Burgess Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7AR 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 Burgess Street, London, E14 7AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7AP, E14 7AU, E14 7BB, E14 7BA, E14 7BE, E14 7AZ, E14 7AS, E14 7AX, E14 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 7AR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.6% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 46.4% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 34.8% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 26% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 30% | 19.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.4% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.5% 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 | 75% | 72.2% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 71.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 10.4% | 11.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -69.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 55% 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 | 54.5% | 55% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.1% | 30.2% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 55% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 24.4% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.1% | 3.3% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Italy | 9.3% | 0.6% | 8.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.3% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 12.6% | 46.2% | -33.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 74% | 6.5% | 67.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burgess Street was 168.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the Bromley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burgess Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bromley North and the 283rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 8 Woodcock House Burgess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2020-03-09 | £168,295 |
| Flat 8 Woodcock House Burgess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-01-24 | £145,745 |
| Flat 11 Woodcock House Burgess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-10-02 | £229,472 |
| Flat 7 Woodcock House Burgess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-20 | £315,461 |
| Flat 30 Woodcock House Burgess Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2009-03-02 | £376,210 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 7AR 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 | 83 |
| Looking after home or family | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,980 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 | 95 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul with St Luke CofE Primary School Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Chrisp Street , Poplar E14 6BB | 4out of 4 | 726 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 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,340 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 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,102 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 | 832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 162 yd | |
| Bow Brew | 83 St Pauls Way | 204 yd | |
| E5 Poplar Bakehouse | Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street | 222 yd | |
| Safe Space Cafe | 13 Whitethorn Street | 443 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | 212a Hind Grove | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 611 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 758 yd | |
| Widows Son | 75 Devons Road | 862 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 897 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Way Trust Secondary School Kitchen | St Paul's Way Trust School, 125 St Pauls Way | 228 yd | |
| Popo, Hing Oriental - Canary Wharf, Ruby Kitchen, Sunrise Chinese | 212a Hind Grove | 481 yd | |
| Alan's Fish Bar | 97 Brabazon Street | 534 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 562 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 352 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 571 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 948 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 228 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 283 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 492 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 554 yd | |
| Linc Centre FERN STREET | 664 yd | |
| Fit4Less (London Caspian Wharf) AEGEAN COURT AEGEAN COURT SEVEN SEA GARDENS | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre And Stadium MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK MILE END STADIUM MILE END PARK RHODESWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 732 yd | |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 885 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 238.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.