Carmen Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6NW 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 Carmen Street, London, E14 6NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6GX, E14 6NN, E14 6GJ, E14 6ET, E14 6NL, E14 6GH, E14 6AT, E14 6GG, E14 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 6NW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents 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% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.7% 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 | 55.7% | 72.7% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 34.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 20.8% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 51.5% | 58.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 30.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around E14 6NW this area, 3.9% 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 68%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 3.9% | -20.4% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 3.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 68% | 36.6% | 33.8% | 34.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 4.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 25.6% | 16.7% | -8.9% | 1.1% | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 51% | 48.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 38.8% 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 | 59.8% | 38.8% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 23.4% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 21.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 16.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.2% 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 | 58.7% | 38.7% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 20.6% | 9.5% | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.9% | 6.0% | 7.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmen Street was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carmen Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 36th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Carmen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2019-12-20 | £556,429 |
| 52 Carmen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2017-05-11 | £662,218 |
| 62 Carmen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2016-08-26 | £600,832 |
| 70 Carmen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-11-05 | £554,883 |
| 50 Carmen Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-01-07 | £595,063 |
E14 6NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 6NW 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 | 144 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,725 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 | 142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary School Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 488 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 | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,979 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 | 794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,952 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 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | Unit 2, 120 Chrisp Street | 77 yd | |
| Bagel Eats | 120-132 Chrisp Street | 77 yd | |
| The Village Fayre | Telford Homes, Chrisp Street | 78 yd | |
| Maureens Cockney Food Bar | 6 Market Way | 184 yd | |
| The Captains Table | 16 Market Way | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 228 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 281 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 464 yd | |
| Brownfield Social Club | First Floor, 82 St Leonards Road | 518 yd | |
| The Greenwich Pensioner | The Greenwich Pensioner, 28 Bazely Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ashraf Ali | Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 115 yd | |
| Ivy's | Unit 1 The Arcade, Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 136 yd | |
| Alan's Fish Bar | 97 Brabazon Street | 306 yd | |
| Hin Cheong | Millennium Court, 8 Ida Street | 443 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 195-195a East India Dock Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 228 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Poplar Business Park, Poplar High Street | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 208 yd | |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 249 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 454 yd | |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 755 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 | 838 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.