Newell Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7HR is located in the Limehouse 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 Newell Street, London, E14 7HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7HQ, E14 7JW, E14 7HW, E14 7HP, E14 7LE, E14 7PD, E14 7EU, E14 7JP, E14 7EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 7HR is primarily male, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 42.3% | 43.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 57.7% | 56.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 7HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 69.1% | 64% | -5.1% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 27.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 65.2% | 61.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 7HR this area, 7.8% 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 69.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 69.5% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 71.9% | 54.6% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 53.9% | 51% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 21.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 14.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 15.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 11.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 7.9% | 0.6% | 7.3% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newell Street was 279.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.8% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newell Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 154th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Newell Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-08-12 | £1,052,969 |
| 6B Newell Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2021-03-24 | £657,201 |
| 6A Newell Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £922,500 | 2012-09-21 | £1,547,582 |
| 4B Newell Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2006-09-15 | £1,983,333 |
| 6B Newell Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2004-10-20 | £695,265 |
E14 7HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7HR 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 61 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 243 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 286 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | - not rated | 1,131 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 | 1,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,947 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 | 973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,402 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Cafe | 123 Salmon Lane | 199 yd | |
| Indiana,Spice Hub,Brooklyn Burgers,Panda Bubble Tea | 129 Salmon Lane | 199 yd | |
| Via Limehouse Restaurant/Bar | De Paul House, 628-634 Commercial Road | 216 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 254 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 183 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 217 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 421 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 450 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's Pizza | 133 Salmon Lane | 199 yd | |
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 217 yd | |
| Thai Street | 116 Salmon Lane | 254 yd | |
| PFC | 106 Salmon Lane | 254 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 419 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 488 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 273 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 309 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 416 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 723 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 838 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 843 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.