Lookout Lane is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 0SX is located in the Blackwall & Cubitt Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lookout Lane, London, E14 0SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 0RR, E14 0RQ, E14 0SU, E14 0SS, E14 0ST, E14 0RP, E14 0QL, E14 0QG, E14 0LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 0SX is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 42.6% | 45.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 57.4% | 54.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E14 0SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.9% | 74.8% | 19.9% | 37.9% | 36.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 17.3% | -19.0% | 44.2% | -26.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95%) 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 | 60.8% | 62.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 32.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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.
In the area around E14 0SX this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 77.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.4% | 77.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% 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 | 4.5% | 12.7% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 11.6% |
| Chinese | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 8.8% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 5.4% | -7.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -30.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 32.5% 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 | 48.7% | 32.5% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -50.7% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 25% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 24.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.8% 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 | 47.5% | 32.8% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -50.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 14.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 18.9% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 16.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 17.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 15.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.1% | 76.7% | -31.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| South-East Asia | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lookout Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Lookout Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-07-11 | £663,923 |
| 44 Lookout Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-09-07 | £573,799 |
| 42 Lookout Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-06-28 | £628,852 |
| 48 Lookout Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £799,200 | 2021-11-12 | £714,956 |
| 24 Lookout Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £685,000 | 2021-11-05 | £612,794 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 0SX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 64 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolmore Primary School Woolmore Street , Poplar E14 0EW | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,842 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 | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 5,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Espresso Room Limited | English National Ballet, 41 Hopewell Square | 59 yd | |
| Nebula | Unit 24, 45 Hope Street | 92 yd | |
| The Lockdown Room, Taco Hut, Canary Wharf Catering | 50 Hopewell Square | 116 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 10 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| Starbucks Canning Town | 6 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 118 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 493 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 779 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 367 yd | |
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 514 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 536 yd | |
| The Orchard | 64 Orchard Place | 544 yd | |
| Grand Rasoi | Unit 5, Blackwall Trading Estate, Lanrick Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 116 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 384 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 486 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 631 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 841 yd | |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 972 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 1,034 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 308.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 285.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.