Hesperus Crescent is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 3AB is located in the Island Gardens electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hesperus Crescent, London, E14 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 3AD, E14 3AX, E14 3AA, E14 3GY, E14 3AU, E14 3AS, E14 3AQ, E14 3QR, E14 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 45% | 48.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 39.6% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 26.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 40% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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 | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 73.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 75.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 75.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.4% | 1.3% | -11.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hesperus Crescent was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Canary Wharf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hesperus Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Canary Wharf and the 58th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Hesperus Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-02-16 | £713,769 |
| 55 Hesperus Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-05-12 | £546,722 |
| 133 Hesperus Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-01-31 | £511,380 |
| 61 Hesperus Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2020-08-18 | £546,385 |
| 43 Hesperus Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-08-30 | £532,825 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbinger Primary School Cahir Street , E14 3QP | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College, East Ferry 197 East Ferry Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3BA | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Junior School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CSPC International School, Hui Yang C/O Fieldwork Education Ltd , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Panaga School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U Donut! | 1 Forge Square | 191 yd | |
| 3Kobros | 240 Westferry Road | 320 yd | |
| The Old Fire Station Restaurant | 463 Westferry Road | 357 yd | |
| Kinkao Thai Restaurant Docklands | Lockes Wharf, 8-42 St Davids Square | 491 yd | |
| Cafe 92 | 92 Manchester Road | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | 290 Westferry Road | 209 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Public House, 1-1a Manchester Road | 456 yd | |
| Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Bar | Ferry Street | 496 yd | |
| The Ferry House | Ferry House Public House, 26 Ferry Street | 496 yd | |
| Millwall Rugby Football Club | Arch 3 by Island Gardens DLR, 75 Manchester Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bhaji, Burger Island | 6 Chapel House Street | 136 yd | |
| Sing Way | 4 Chapel House Street | 136 yd | |
| Little Kebab House | Ground, 250 Westferry Road | 216 yd | |
| Bite House | 365 Westferry Road | 293 yd | |
| Reef Kitchens | Thames Circle | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Unit 2, 151 East Ferry Road | 633 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 800 yd | |
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 866 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 894 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millwall Park MANCHESTER GROVE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| George Green'S School & Sports Centre Manchester Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 924 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,061 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 1,070 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 79.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.7% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.