Horseferry Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8DZ 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 Horseferry Road, London, E14 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8EB, E14 8DW, E14 8DX, E14 8DP, E14 8DL, E14 8DQ, E14 8DG, E14 8DF, E14 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8DZ is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 42.6% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 57.4% | 53.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 8DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 67.6% | 60.8% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 29% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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%) 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 | 63.4% | 58.7% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 8DZ 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 78%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 7.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.3% | 78% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 44.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 0.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 13% | 5.6% | -7.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71.3% | 66.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 56.9% | 51% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 19.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 51.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 14.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 7.5% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horseferry Road was 182.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horseferry Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 260th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Regents Gate House, 10 Horseferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-10-04 | £423,527 |
| Flat 3 Regents Gate House, 10 Horseferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2023-08-04 | £326,582 |
| Flat 7 Regents Gate House, 10 Horseferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-06-23 | £315,830 |
| Flat 4 Regents Gate House, 10 Horseferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-01-31 | £350,978 |
| Flat 2 Regents Gate House, 10 Horseferry Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-01-31 | £334,645 |
E14 8DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 67 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 730 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School 2 Beatson Walk , Rotherhithe SE16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marion Richardson Primary School Senrab Street , E1 0QF | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cayley Primary School Aston Street , Stepney E14 7NG | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | 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 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | - not rated | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,839 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 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 402 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 | 754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,046 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islamic College London 56 Bigland Street , Tower Hamlets E1 2ND | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 58 yd | |
| Area 51 Limehouse | Unit 3, Adriatic Building, 51 Narrow Street | 118 yd | |
| Raj Boy Tandoori | 564 Commercial Road | 256 yd | |
| Sweet Chicken | 570-574 Commercial Road | 256 yd | |
| Shanshuijian | 562 Commercial Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Street Kitchen - Limehouse | The Narrow, 44 Narrow Street | 97 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Co Limehouse | 576-578 Commercial Road | 256 yd | |
| White Swan | White Swan, 556 Commercial Road | 256 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Public House, 667 Commercial Road | 323 yd | |
| Queens Head | Queens Head Public House, 8 Flamborough Street | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sailors Health Club Restaurant | 570-574 Commercial Road | 256 yd | |
| Pasha Peri Peri,Gourmet Burgers & Pizza& Hanys Chicken & Pizza, Choix | 637 Commercial Road | 292 yd | |
| Basilico | Front, 653 Commercial Road | 321 yd | |
| Limehouse Fried Chicken & Spice | 540 Commercial Road | 340 yd | |
| Hung Tou | 538 Commercial Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 323 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 516-518 Commercial Road | 340 yd | |
| Mogul | Shop Unit 2 Gwent Court | 566 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Tower Project 45-55 45-55 WHITE HORSE ROAD | 389 yd | |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 404 yd | |
| St. Pauls Recreation Ground ROTHERHITHE STREET | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Peter Hills C Of E Primary School Beatson Walk | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 631 yd |
| King Edward Memorial Park GLAMIS ROAD | tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Fisher Athletic Fc (Closed) Salter Road | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Sir John Cass Foundation And Redcoat C Of E Secondary School STEPNEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 19.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 19.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.