Birchfield Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8FN is located in the Poplar electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birchfield Street, London, E14 8FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 8ED, E14 8DT, E14 6JW, E14 6JJ, E14 6DQ, E14 6HH, E14 8ES, E14 6ES, E14 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 8FN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 35.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.8% | 46.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 22% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 12.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 28.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 13.1% | 4.5% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 30.4% | 44.3% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 43.2% |
| Chinese | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 38.3% | 29.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 61.5% | 56.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 56.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 30% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2.2% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 50.2% | 6.5% | 43.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchfield Street was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birchfield Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 207th lowest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 2A Birchfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-20 | £234,151 |
| Flat 2 2A Birchfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £493,400 | 2016-11-21 | £472,698 |
| Flat 2 2A Birchfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2012-08-30 | £525,056 |
| Flat 3 2A Birchfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2007-12-18 | £510,341 |
| Flat 4 2A Birchfield Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-09-28 | £199,792 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8FN 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,453 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 | 279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Boys' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,857 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,490 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 | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,130 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 775 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,516 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 | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary and Westfield College Mile End Road , E1 4NS | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant | 6-8 East India Dock Road | 96 yd | |
| The Tale Of India | 53 West India Dock Road | 168 yd | |
| Noodle Street Restaurant | 15-17 Pennyfields | 197 yd | |
| Ravaa Fine Fusion | 11 Pennyfields | 197 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 309 yd | |
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 332 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 452 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 589 yd | |
| The Clays | Unit B1, 1 Cabot Square | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 92 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 93 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 257 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 261 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 261 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 788 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 817 yd | |
| Co-operative | Somerfield Store, 57-73 Chrisp Street | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 324 yd | |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 407 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 612 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 669 yd | |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 687 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.