Hertsmere Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 4EG is located in the Canary Wharf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 4AW, 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 4EG 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 4EG, 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 4EG 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 1770.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1579.3% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hertsmere Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the 5th highest crime rate of 693 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 28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 2604 26 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-02-24 | £385,110 |
| Apartment 2605 26 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-25 | £503,059 |
| Apartment 2507 26 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-12-06 | £577,713 |
| Apartment 3011 26 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2021-06-11 | £612,823 |
| Apartment 2901 26 Hertsmere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,245,000 | 2021-03-17 | £1,033,963 |
E14 4EG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 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 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | - not rated | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | - not rated | 611 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 | 642 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College Crossharbour 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 2out of 4 | 1,692 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 | 369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,103 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 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,085 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 | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 980 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 | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,249 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 | 1,249 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 | 94 yd | |
| Burger & Lobster | 2 The Port East Building, 18 Hertsmere Road | 97 yd | |
| Coco | 14 Hertsmere Road | 182 yd | |
| Museum of Docklands Cafe and Events | Museum In Docklands No 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Pilgrims | Unit E1, 12 Hertsmere Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 85 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 182 yd | |
| The Limehouse | 29-30 Fishermans Walk | 231 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | 9 Cabot Square | 231 yd | |
| Davys At Canary Wharf | 31-35 Fishermans Walk | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Bab | 25 North Colonnade | 264 yd | |
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 303 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 303 yd | |
| Mandarin Oak, Hakka Wakka, 500CP, Tesoro Pizza | Unit 105 And 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 303 yd | |
| Wasabi Sushi & Bento | Unit 385 Wasabi Ltd, 15 Cabot Square | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 319 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 371 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 548 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 16, Jubilee Place, 45 Bank Street | 613 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 108 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 269 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 644 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 751 yd | |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.