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E14 9XX

Williamsburg Plaza

Poplar

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Detailed insights for E14 9XX

Overview

Postcode E14 9XX is located in a major urban area, within the Poplar ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Blackwall area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackwall is £91,434 per year. The nearest station is Blackwall, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Poplar Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackwall has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackwall has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.3%

Approximately 45.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Blackwall is £91,434 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from E14 9XX.

Flood risk

Very low

Blackwall near E14 9XX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Blackwall located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E14 9XX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Blackwall

DLR

Walking directions to Blackwall
0.2 mi

2

All Saints

DLR

Walking directions to All Saints
0.3 mi

2

Poplar

DLR

Walking directions to Poplar

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E14 9XX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPoplar Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Poplar Recreation Ground
0.4 miJubilee ParkSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.2 miAll Saints ChurchSmallWalking directions to All Saints Church

Area Profile

Population
560
Population density
34,567.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.59(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.2(+1%)
Vehicle crime
24.26(+159%)
Shoplifting
16.17(+62%)
Drugs
15.8(+155%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
187
33.57%
British
69
12.39%
Other White
62
11.13%
African
54
9.69%
Indian
32
5.75%
Total population: 557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
209
52.12%
No qualifications
55
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
50
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
9.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
82
38.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
58
27.36%
Owns with a mortgage
43
20.28%
Social rents from council
14
6.6%
Shared ownership
7
3.3%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Poplar

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£607
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £509K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £607 per square foot) in Poplar area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poplar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£562,500£652
Flats18£387,500£607

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poplar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplar.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£332,500£515,000
2017£463,175£710,000
2018£599,360£517,500
2019£580,000£550,000
2020£545,000£590,000
2021£387,500£757,500
2022£466,750£600,000
2023£487,500£600,000
2024£464,760£552,500
2025£377,500£625,000
2026£437,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplar.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£442£478
2017£743£598
2018£714£657
2019£673£544
2020£748£619
2021£544£586
2022£810£538
2023£733£648
2024£621£642
2025£622£717
2026£592
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poplar in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 9XX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E14 9XX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 2026Flat 1801, Roosevelt Tower, 18, Williamsburg Plaza, London, E14 9NWFlatsLeasehold£475,000
07 Nov 2025Flat 603, Roosevelt Tower, 18, Williamsburg Plaza, London, E14 9NWFlatsLeasehold£335,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 1704, Roosevelt Tower, 18, Williamsburg Plaza, London, E14 9NWFlatsLeasehold£450,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 1805, Roosevelt Tower, 18, Williamsburg Plaza, London, E14 9NWFlatsLeasehold£480,000
24 Sept 2025Flat 5, Caraway Heights, 240, Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BGFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the E14 9XX postcode area, located within Blackwall, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E14 9XX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoolmore Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusNew City CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOur Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E14 9XX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E14 9XX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express262 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNest284-286 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BBWalking directions to Nest
0.2 miLions Express121 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0AEWalking directions to Lions Express
0.2 miSpar40 Cotton Street, London, E14 0ELWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miTarak General Store215 East India Dock Road, London, E14 0EDWalking directions to Tarak General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tower Hamlets district (2025-26).

Band A£1,170
Band B£1,365
Band C£1,560
Band D£1,755
Band E£2,144
Band F£2,534
Band G£2,924
Band H£3,509

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E14 9XX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gulam Kibria Choudhury

Poplar - Elected 7 May 2026

Aspire

Member of parliament

Apsana Begum

Poplar and Limehouse - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictTower HamletsE09000030
Parliamentary ConstituencyPoplar and LimehouseE14001430
WardPoplarE05009328
ParishTower Hamlets, unparished areaE43000220
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackwallE02007113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tower Hamlets 035BE01004219
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2017-10-01

Frequently asked questions about E14 9XX

Is E14 9XX (Blackwall) safe?

The area around E14 9XX records about 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E14 9XX?

The median sale price around E14 9XX in Blackwall is £395,000 (about £607 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E14 9XX?

There are 20 schools close to E14 9XX, including Woolmore Primary School (Outstanding), New City College (Good) and Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E14 9XX?

The closest station to E14 9XX is Blackwall in TfL zone 2, about 287 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E14 9XX?

E14 9XX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E14 9XX (Blackwall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Poplar and Limehouse covering E14 9XX is Apsana Begum (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gulam Kibria Choudhury (Aspire).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.