Hale Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 0BU is located in the Poplar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hale Street, London, E14 0BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 0BU, E14 0DB, E14 0DD, E14 0BX, E14 0DA, E14 0TG, E14 0TH, E14 0TJ, E14 0TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 0BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 38.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 47.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.4% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 26.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 16.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 14.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 21.5% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 13.4% | 5.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 70% | 71.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 70.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 4.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -72.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 45.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.8% | 38.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 32.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 45.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 28.2% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.6% | 5.7% | -21.9% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 10.6% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.7% | 37.2% | -32.5% |
| Christian | 9.1% | 46.2% | -37.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 78.8% | 6.5% | 72.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hale Street was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hale Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Lansbury and the 129th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 57 Leyland House Hale Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2015-06-05 | £249,343 |
| Flat 72 Leyland House Hale Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2010-05-10 | £315,777 |
| Flat 72 Leyland House Hale Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2006-08-29 | £271,887 |
| Flat 73 Leyland House Hale Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2004-07-16 | £285,025 |
| Flat 60 Leyland House Hale Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2004-06-17 | £324,545 |
E14 0BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 0BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Looking after home or family | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | - not rated | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey's Chicken | 59 Poplar High Street | 222 yd | |
| Lansbury Heritage Hotel Restaurant | 117 Poplar High Street | 229 yd | |
| Island Poke | Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street | 270 yd | |
| The Pizza Room | 167 East India Dock Road | 316 yd | |
| Wyngz E14 Ltd | 15 Vesey Path | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 238 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 380 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 392 yd | |
| Platform Hub One Ltd | Unit Cr40 Level Minus One, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 437 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 172a East India Dock Road | 393 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 195-195a East India Dock Road | 476 yd | |
| Le Bab | 25 North Colonnade | 504 yd | |
| Poplar Spice | 201 East India Dock Road | 518 yd | |
| Taste of India | 197 East India Dock Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 370 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 442 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 497 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 607 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 123 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 188 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 414 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 455 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 457 yd | |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 814 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.