Arcadia Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6LF is located in the Lansbury 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 Arcadia Street, London, E14 6LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6LH, E14 6LA, E14 6LD, E14 6GL, E14 6DY, E14 6JY, E14 6GS, E14 6GW, E14 6GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 6LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.8% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.2% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 50.6% | 60.9% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 30.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 1.8% | -5.6% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 44.3% | 58% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 31.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 20.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 3.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 4.4% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 54.9% | 29.0% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 12.6% | 0.9% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 31.5% | 21% | -10.5% | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 47.8% | 57.1% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 64.6% | 52.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 11% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 16% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 9.2% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.2% | 52.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 22.7% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 5.9% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcadia Street was 558.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 314.1% higher than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arcadia Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Lansbury and the 48th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.8%.

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 3 St. Saviours Court, 34 Arcadia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-02-23 | £354,220 |
| Flat 4 St. Saviours Court, 34 Arcadia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-01-05 | £402,294 |
| Flat 3 St. Saviours Court, 34 Arcadia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-07-23 | £283,679 |
| Flat 4 St. Saviours Court, 34 Arcadia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2013-01-09 | £476,843 |
| Flat 4 St. Saviours Court, 34 Arcadia Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2005-08-19 | £385,293 |
E14 6LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Susan Lawrence Junior School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,845 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 | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 537 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,240 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 | 488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 871 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 980 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Pot Cafe | 28 Ellesmere Street | 177 yd | |
| E5 Poplar Bakehouse | Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street | 182 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | 212a Hind Grove | 283 yd | |
| Island Poke | Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street | 414 yd | |
| Maureens Cockney Food Bar | 6 Market Way | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 496 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 550 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 622 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 692 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popo, Hing Oriental - Canary Wharf, Ruby Kitchen, Sunrise Chinese | 212a Hind Grove | 283 yd | |
| Alan's Fish Bar | 97 Brabazon Street | 289 yd | |
| Mr Ashraf Ali | Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 391 yd | |
| Ivy's | Unit 1 The Arcade, Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 409 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 475 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 557 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 610 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 216 yd | |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 330 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 | 532 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 598 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 651 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.