Brightlingsea Place is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8DA 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 Brightlingsea Place, London, E14 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8BX, E14 8DB, E14 8BT, E14 8BY, E14 8BF, E14 8BP, E14 8BQ, E14 8BS, E14 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8DA is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 43.9% | 45.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 54.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 46.6% | 48.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 36.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 51.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.1% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 19% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 49.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.9% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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 | 21.1% | 30.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 29.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 58.6% | 48.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 60.4% | 55.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 21.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 55.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.1% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 8.5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 5% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brightlingsea Place was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.6% lower than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brightlingsea Place has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Faraday House Brightlingsea Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-29 | £256,723 |
| Flat 15 Faraday House Brightlingsea Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2016-02-29 | £164,159 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,364 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 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 526 yd | Community 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 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,017 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 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,661 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 | 525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 799 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,090 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 | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 286 yd | |
| Via Limehouse Restaurant/Bar | De Paul House, 628-634 Commercial Road | 345 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 416 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 445 yd | |
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 116 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 340 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 473 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 548 yd | |
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 473 yd | |
| Mario's Pizza | 133 Salmon Lane | 483 yd | |
| Thai Street | 116 Salmon Lane | 510 yd | |
| PFC | 106 Salmon Lane | 510 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 725 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 812 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 107 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 528 yd | |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 589 yd | |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 772 yd | |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 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 | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.