West India Dock Road is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8HB 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 West India Dock Road, London, E14 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 6JJ, E14 8AL, E14 8DT, E14 8HD, E14 8HL, E14 8ED, E14 8HE, E14 8HF, E14 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8HB is primarily male, with 57.8% 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 | 43.5% | 42.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -8.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 57.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 8.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 40.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 49.7% | 10.3% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) 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 | 43.5% | 58.7% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 30.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.3% | 22.9% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 32.6% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.9% 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 | 53.9% | 66.7% | 12.8% | 1.1% | 65.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 21.7% | 17.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -63.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 47.9% | 62.5% | 14.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.6% | 21.5% | -15.1% | 5.6% | 15.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.9% | 62.5% | 14.6% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.5% | 4.4% | -27.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 11.9% | 46.2% | -34.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 72.7% | 6.5% | 66.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West India Dock Road was 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.6% lower than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
West India Dock Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Lansbury and the 185th lowest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 22 West India House West India Dock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-09-29 | £243,341 |
| Flat 26 West India House West India Dock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-08-27 | £302,964 |
| Flat 26 West India House West India Dock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-12-31 | £282,037 |
| Flat 30 West India House West India Dock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2007-09-14 | £304,514 |
| Flat 1 West India House West India Dock Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2007-06-19 | £318,653 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8HB 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 | 91 |
| Looking after home or family | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,969 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 | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | 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 | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,406 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 | 1,455 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 | 850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 915 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 915 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,197 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Azhar Primary School Unit 1 , Quebec Wharf E14 7AF | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 773 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beatrice Tate School 41 Southern Grove , Mile End E3 4PX | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community special school | 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 | 56 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 71 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 133 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 152 yd | |
| Spice Merchants Restaurant | 38 Salter Street | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 191 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 192 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 505 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 545 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 53 yd | |
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 60 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 159 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 171 yd | |
| Welcome Friends | 318 Burdett Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 171 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 847 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 848 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 252 yd | |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 402 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 533 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 774 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 415.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 385.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.