Narrow Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8DX is located in the Limehouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Narrow Street, London, E14 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8DX, E14 8DP, E14 8EB, E14 8DZ, E14 8DF, E14 8DN, E14 8DG, E14 8DY, E14 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 41.7% | 53.7% | 12.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 58.3% | 46.3% | -12.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 62.8% | 60.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 32.7% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 70.9% | 60.6% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 35.2% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8DX this area, 1.5% 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 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 49.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 70.9% | 66.2% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 33.8% 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 | 46.6% | 33.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -49.4% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 33.8% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 27.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 14.4% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.5% 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 | 43.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -49.4% |
| 10+ Years | 13.6% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 21.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.4% | 12.5% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 5.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Narrow Street was 283.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.3% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Narrow Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 148th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.
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 113 Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-03-31 | £463,550 |
| Flat 107 Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-06-28 | £359,504 |
| Flat 103 Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-30 | £471,494 |
| Flat 101 Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-05-02 | £409,201 |
| Flat 114 Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-07-27 | £484,495 |
E14 8DX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
E14 8DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 75 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 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 | 669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 700 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 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,032 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 | 1,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,438 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 | 1,560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,274 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 | 423 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 | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gables Montessori Primary School 4 Wapping Lane , E1W 2RG | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Islamic School 18-22 Damien Street , E1 2HX | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Jamiatul Ummah School 56 Bigland Street , Shadwell E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Figa Restaurant | Ionian Building, 45 Narrow Street | 2 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 62 yd | |
| Raj Boy Tandoori | 564 Commercial Road | 287 yd | |
| Sweet Chicken | 570-574 Commercial Road | 287 yd | |
| Shanshuijian | 562 Commercial Road | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 124 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 287 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 287 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 326 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailors Health Club Restaurant | 570-574 Commercial Road | 287 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 321 yd | |
| Basilico | Front, 653 Commercial Road | 325 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 392 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 392 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 568 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 898 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 398 yd | |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 426 yd | |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 502 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 218.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.