Hertsmere Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 4AW is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 4EG, E14 4EF, E14 4AE, E14 4AF, E14 4AX, E14 4AY, E14 8HT, E14 0DN, E14 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 4AW is primarily male, with 56.5% 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 | 37% | 43.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 63% | 56.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 4AW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 40.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 43.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -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 (93.5%) 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 | 69.3% | 62.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 30.7% | 3.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4AW this area, 5.6% 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 79%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 84.2% | 79% | -5.2% | 33.8% | 45.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 66.1% | 54.7% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 30.2% 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 | 38.1% | 30.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -53.0% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 30.2% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 24.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 23.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% 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 | 37.7% | 30.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -52.9% |
| 10+ Years | 19.1% | 20.2% | 1.1% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 15.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 19.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.6% | 76.7% | -32.1% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertsmere Road was 1685.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1673.0% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hertsmere Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 6th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 422.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 20 Horizon Building, 15 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-28 | £423,675 |
| Flat 23 Horizon Building, 15 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-11-15 | £587,623 |
| Flat 28 Horizon Building, 15 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-30 | £397,101 |
| Flat 19 Horizon Building, 15 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £571,000 | 2023-09-28 | £562,784 |
| Flat 11 Horizon Building, 15 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-07-21 | £545,450 |
E14 4AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 90 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,782 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,466 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,041 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 | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,364 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 | 1,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munich Cricket Club Ltd | Unit E2, Hertsmere Road | 90 yd | |
| Burger & Lobster | 2 The Port East Building, 18 Hertsmere Road | 92 yd | |
| Coco | 14 Hertsmere Road | 179 yd | |
| Museum of Docklands Cafe and Events | Museum In Docklands No 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road | 179 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | Unit E1, 12 Hertsmere Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 79 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 179 yd | |
| The Limehouse | 29-30 Fishermans Walk | 224 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | 9 Cabot Square | 224 yd | |
| Davys At Canary Wharf | 31-35 Fishermans Walk | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bab | 25 North Colonnade | 259 yd | |
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 301 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 301 yd | |
| Mandarin Oak, Hakka Wakka, 500CP, Tesoro Pizza | Unit 105 And 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 301 yd | |
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | Unit 385 Wasabi Ltd, 15 Cabot Square | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 312 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 369 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 546 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 608 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 107 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 568 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 650 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 758 yd | |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 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 | 318.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 306.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.