Commercial Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 7LF 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 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7LG, E14 7FA, E14 7HS, E14 7LA, E14 7FQ, E14 7GQ, E14 7HZ, E14 7GJ, E14 7LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 7LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 46.4% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7LF, 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 | 53.9% | 64% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 30% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 51.6% | 46% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 16.4% | 19.5% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 13.3% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 31.7% | -13.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 14.3% | 1.7% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22% 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 | 37.5% | 46.4% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 45.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 41.8% | 22% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -59.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 45.4% | 66.7% | 21.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 7.7% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.6% | 16.4% | -10.2% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44% | 66.9% | 22.9% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 18.9% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 4.7% | -9.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 3.5% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Muslim | 56.7% | 6.5% | 50.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 319.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.7% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 124th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 687 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2024-12-06 | £916,452 |
| 687 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2019-11-22 | £1,121,731 |
| 685 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £736,000 | 2017-06-12 | £827,781 |
| 683 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2011-03-18 | £671,894 |
| 687 Commercial Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2010-06-04 | £887,587 |
E14 7LF 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 7LF 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halley Primary School Halley Street , E14 7SS | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,190 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,872 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 | 13 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mazahirul Uloom London School 241-243 Mile End Road , Stepney E1 4AA | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Limehouse Restaurant/Bar | De Paul House, 628-634 Commercial Road | 89 yd | |
| Kirvem Restaurant | 663 Commercial Road | 194 yd | |
| Basilico | Rear of, 653 Commercial Road | 204 yd | |
| Anchor Cafe | 123 Salmon Lane | 219 yd | |
| Indiana,Spice Hub,Brooklyn Burgers,Panda Bubble Tea | 129 Salmon Lane | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 198 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 200 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 279 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 354 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Street | 116 Salmon Lane | 177 yd | |
| PFC | 106 Salmon Lane | 177 yd | |
| Basilico | Front, 653 Commercial Road | 204 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 133 Salmon Lane | 219 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 533 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 593 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 118 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 125 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 188 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 431 yd | |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 456 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 546 yd | |
| Haileybury Youth Centre HAILEYBURY CENTRE HAILEYBURY CENTRE BEN JONSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 781 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 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 | 848 yd |
| Stepney Green Maths Computing And Science College BEN JONSON ROAD | 864 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.