Morant Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8EL is located in the Poplar 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 Morant Street, London, E14 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 0DQ, E14 6JQ, E14 0DZ, E14 8HY, E14 0FT, E14 6EU, E14 0DH, E14 6HE, E14 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8EL is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 48.5% | 45.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 8EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 49.8% | 54.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 47.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 30.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 22.7% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 38.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 30.9% | 38.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 37.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 53.7% | 36.6% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 59.6% | 54% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 17.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 19.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 14.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 54.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 21.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 5.7% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 7.3% | 0.6% | 6.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 41.4% | 6.5% | 34.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morant Street was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morant Street has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 281st lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Morant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2016-03-03 | £451,745 |
| 64 Morant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-02-16 | £339,760 |
| 63 Morant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-07-30 | £265,406 |
| 51 Morant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2014-01-23 | £244,797 |
| 70 Morant Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2013-12-13 | £377,479 |
E14 8EL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8EL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community 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 | 574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,634 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 | 954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,408 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 | 1,055 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CSPC International School, Hui Yang C/O Fieldwork Education Ltd , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey's Chicken | 59 Poplar High Street | 104 yd | |
| Island Poke | Island Poke, 13-14 Upper Street | 189 yd | |
| Noodle Street Restaurant | 15-17 Pennyfields | 215 yd | |
| Ravaa Fine Fusion | 11 Pennyfields | 215 yd | |
| The Tale Of India | 53 West India Dock Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 349 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 386 yd | |
| The Manor Arms | 150 East India Dock Road | 477 yd | |
| The Limehouse | 29-30 Fishermans Walk | 529 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | 9 Cabot Square | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popo, Hing Oriental - Canary Wharf, Ruby Kitchen, Sunrise Chinese | 212a Hind Grove | 346 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 363 yd | |
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 375 yd | |
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 393 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 543 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 585 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 618 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 297 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 353 yd | |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 522 yd | |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 598 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Poplar Baths EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.