Thomas Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7BJ 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 Thomas Road, London, E14 7BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7PE, E14 7GS, E14 7AA, E14 7AN, E14 7EP, E14 7TB, E14 7GA, E14 7BY, E14 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 7BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 7BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 42.5% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50.2% | 44.3% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 35.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7BJ this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 28.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 26.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.3% 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 | 64.2% | 74.6% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 73.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 2.6% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -71.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 52.7% | 53.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30% | 35.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 29.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 52.4% | 53.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 30.7% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 3.8% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 9.6% | 46.2% | -36.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 77.4% | 6.5% | 70.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bromley North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 507 Chaldron Court, 26 Thomas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2018-08-17 | £175,959 |
| 42 - 44 Thomas Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,456,098 | 2017-10-16 | £16,137,585 |
| Flat 604 Chaldron Court, 26 Thomas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £640,000 | 2017-04-07 | £563,534 |
| 2A Thomas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £505,000 | 2015-09-07 | £491,548 |
| 2B Thomas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £465,000 | 2015-04-02 | £466,596 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 7BJ 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 | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 4out of 4 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stebon Primary School Burdett Estate , Wallwood Street E14 7AD | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul With St Luke CofE Primary Federation Leopold Street , Bow E3 4LA | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 521 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 521 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,767 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 | 3,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,504 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,506 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 | 452 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,344 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 | 43 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherry Trees School 68 Campbell Road , Bow E3 4EA | - not rated | 1,331 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E5 Poplar Bakehouse | Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street | 302 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 56 St Pauls Way | 344 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 377 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 379 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | 212a Hind Grove | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 378 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 526 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 739 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 894 yd | |
| Festival Inn | Festival Inn Public House, 71 Grundy Street | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 333 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 333 yd | |
| Mum's Spice, Lime Grill | 332 Burdett Road | 333 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 324 Burdett Road | 333 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 123 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 333 yd | |
| Tesco | Caspian Works, Violet Road | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 894 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 259 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 322 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 | 455 yd |
| St Pauls Way Community School (Closed) Shelmerdine Close | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 519 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 | 735 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 763 yd | |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 798 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 831 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.