Metropolitan Close is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 6TA is located in the Lansbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Metropolitan Close, London, E14 6TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6UG, E3 4FF, E3 3RU, E14 6BH, E14 6BX, E14 6TW, E14 6TX, E3 3RT, E14 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 6TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 50.8% | 53.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 33.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 51.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 27.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 25.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 20% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 24.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.5% 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 | 40.7% | 41.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 40.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 22.8% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 35.5% | 20.5% | -15.0% | 81.4% | -60.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 67.3% | 70.1% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 18.8% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 69.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 23.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 1.4% | -20.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 22.6% | 46.2% | -23.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 61.2% | 6.5% | 54.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metropolitan Close was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metropolitan Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 136th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Metropolitan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2014-02-28 | £360,867 |
| 7 Metropolitan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-01-26 | £412,202 |
| 2 Metropolitan Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £212,000 | 2003-05-19 | £576,908 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 6TA 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 | 85 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clara Grant Primary School Knapp Road , Bow E3 4BU | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 605 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 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,547 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 | 260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Pot Cafe | 28 Ellesmere Street | 239 yd | |
| E5 Poplar Bakehouse | Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street | 270 yd | |
| Safe Space Cafe | 13 Whitethorn Street | 365 yd | |
| Barry's Fish Bar | 222 Devons Road | 409 yd | |
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 651 yd | |
| Callaghans | 55 Chrisp Street | 659 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 663 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 726 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Fish Bar | 97 Brabazon Street | 158 yd | |
| Mr Ashraf Ali | Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 366 yd | |
| Ivy's | Unit 1 The Arcade, Chrisp Street Market, Chrisp Street | 367 yd | |
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 398 yd | |
| Koox | 218 Devons Road | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 231 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 659 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 677 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 763 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 374 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 | 388 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 473 yd | |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 488 yd | |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 539 yd | |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 768 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.