Plimsoll Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6EJ is located in the Lansbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plimsoll Close, London, E14 6EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6DL, E14 6DJ, E14 6DR, E14 6DB, E14 6AE, E14 0BS, E14 6DW, E14 0BP, E14 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 6EJ is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.8% | 46.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 6EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.4% 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 | 39.1% | 61.4% | 22.3% | 37.9% | 23.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 23.5% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.8% | 46.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 24.2% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 46.6% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 10% | 3.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48% 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 | 20.8% | 19.7% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 18.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 48.8% | 48% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -33.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 57.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 57.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.4% | 14.4% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 58.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 18.6% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 7.3% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plimsoll Close was 495.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.1% higher than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Plimsoll Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 53rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Plimsoll Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-15 | £230,283 |
| 12 Plimsoll Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-02-03 | £595,448 |
| 27 Plimsoll Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-02-28 | £256,113 |
| 33 Plimsoll Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2017-10-04 | £291,620 |
| 47 Plimsoll Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2017-04-24 | £656,120 |
E14 6EJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 6EJ 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 66 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out 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 | 436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,921 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,506 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 | 1,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,637 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 | 1,637 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 Pizza Room | 167 East India Dock Road | 169 yd | |
| Wyngz E14 Ltd | 15 Vesey Path | 203 yd | |
| Donasao Kitchen & Bar | 4 Vesey Path | 203 yd | |
| Island Poke | Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street | 237 yd | |
| Maureens Cockney Food Bar | 6 Market Way | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 139 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 161 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 287 yd | |
| Hope & Anchor | 14 Newby Place | 486 yd | |
| The Greenwich Pensioner | The Greenwich Pensioner, 28 Bazely Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Cafe | 172a East India Dock Road | 290 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 195-195a East India Dock Road | 356 yd | |
| Poplar Spice | 201 East India Dock Road | 400 yd | |
| Taste of India | 197 East India Dock Road | 400 yd | |
| Hin Cheong | Millennium Court, 8 Ida Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 203 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 287 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 657 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 662 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 121 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 229 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 334 yd | |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 820 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 | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.