Rich Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8AL is located in the Limehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rich Street, London, E14 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8HL, E14 8HX, E14 8HB, E14 8BA, E14 8NW, E14 8EZ, E14 8DT, E14 8HD, E14 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8AL is primarily male, with 56.1% 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 | 45.6% | 43.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -7.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 56.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 7.1% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 66.6% | 69.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.3% | 23.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 57.9% | 58.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 33.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 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 8AL this area, 7.5% 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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.2% | 7.5% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.9% | 65.1% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 4.4% | 13.4% | 9.0% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 9.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 57.1% | 55.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 37.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 29.2% | 13.3% | 6.1% | 23.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.9% | 16.4% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.6% | 37.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 25.8% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.8% | 13.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rich Street was 258.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.1% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rich Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 173rd highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rich Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-10-14 | £344,104 |
| 18 Rich Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-07-06 | £282,055 |
| 32 Rich Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-04-21 | £366,152 |
| 11 Rich Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-19 | £264,505 |
| 6 Rich Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2022-07-01 | £276,171 |
E14 8AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 69 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 199 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 563 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 | 572 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,989 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 991 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,874 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 | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,483 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Merchants Restaurant | 38 Salter Street | 92 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 103 yd | |
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 111 yd | |
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant | 6-8 East India Dock Road | 116 yd | |
| The Tale Of India | 53 West India Dock Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 200 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 249 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 443 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 500 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 81 yd | |
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 118 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 228 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 241 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 865 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 324 yd | |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 369 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 488 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 573 yd | |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 797 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.