Barleycorn Way is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8DE 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 Barleycorn Way, London, E14 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8HU, E14 8BD, E14 8AP, E14 8AG, E14 8BN, E14 8AH, E14 8AJ, E14 8BB, E14 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E14 8DE has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 46.6% | 47% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 53% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 47.8% | 53.6% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 29.5% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) 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 | 56.9% | 56.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 33.3% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 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.
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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 10.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 59.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 15.6% | 14.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69.8% | 68.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 67.9% | 62% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 11.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 61.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 18.8% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 4.2% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barleycorn Way was 590.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 373.7% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barleycorn Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 44th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Barleycorn Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-09-19 | £388,135 |
| 39 Barleycorn Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2025-09-12 | £441,272 |
| 51 Barleycorn Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-08-13 | £388,773 |
| 15 Barleycorn Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-03-27 | £357,689 |
| 63 Barleycorn Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2025-01-27 | £413,746 |
E14 8DE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 49 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,288 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 | 139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 490 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 605 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 | 872 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,219 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 | 1,316 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 | 1,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,208 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 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,842 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 | 668 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,194 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pier Head Preparatory Montessori School 3-4 Shadwell Pier Head , Glamis Road E1W 3TD | - not rated | 1,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marios Cafe | Unit 3a, 139 Three Colt Street | 97 yd | |
| Canary Wall Climbing Centre Restaurant | 21-23 Trinidad Street | 249 yd | |
| Spice Merchants Restaurant | 38 Salter Street | 280 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 302 yd | |
| Docklands Diner | Unit 76 To 77, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 200 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 239 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 387 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 554 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 379 yd | |
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 381 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 381 yd | |
| Golden Tea | Unit 102, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 381 yd | |
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 710 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Landmark Square | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 107 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 504 yd | |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Doubletree By Hilton (London - Docklands Riverside) 265A 265A ROTHERHITHE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 670 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 806 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.