Canton Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6JG is located in the Mile End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canton Street, London, E14 6JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7DS, E14 6JW, E14 7DW, E14 7DB, E14 7EN, E14 7DN, E14 7DH, E14 6ES, E14 6DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 6JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.5% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 6JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 57.1% | 57.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 27.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 47.9% | 55.8% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 58%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 15% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 5.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 58% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 24.2% |
| Other | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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 | 27.3% | 21.5% | -5.8% | 1.1% | 20.4% |
| Chinese | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 56.9% | 44.5% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 23% | 12.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 20.4% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.7% 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 | 56.2% | 44.5% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 17.7% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 14.4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canton Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Lansbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% 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 4 The Grange, 11 Canton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-10 | £279,127 |
| 13 Canton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-09-27 | £447,726 |
| Flat 3 The Grange, 11 Canton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,500 | 2022-04-27 | £257,237 |
| Flat 11 The Grange, 11 Canton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-04-02 | £70,499 |
| Flat 7 The Grange, 11 Canton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-02-08 | £366,831 |
| Full-Time Employee | 189 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 558 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 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,484 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 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,233 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 | 729 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant | 6-8 East India Dock Road | 120 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 188 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 211 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | 212a Hind Grove | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 251 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 332 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 581 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 711 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 118 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 157 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 185 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 185 yd | |
| Mum's Spice, Lime Grill | 332 Burdett Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 332 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 846 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 871 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 224 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 381 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 659 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 717 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 738 yd |
| St Pauls Way Trust School ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAUL'S WAY TRUST SCHOOL ST PAULS WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 771 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 | 47.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.