Beccles Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8HD 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 Beccles Street, London, E14 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 7HF, E14 8HE, E14 8HF, E14 8EZ, E14 7FJ, E14 7HB, E14 8HB, E14 8HG, E14 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E14 8HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 49.2% | 52.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 42.6% | 47.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 40.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.9% | 43.4% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 27.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 32.6% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.9% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.7% 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 | 51.6% | 59.1% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 58.0% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 23.7% | 15.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -65.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 50.4% 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 | 55.7% | 50.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.8% | 31% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 25.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 49.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 29.9% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 2.8% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.6% | 1.2% | 6.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 15.2% | 46.2% | -31.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 62.3% | 6.5% | 55.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beccles Street was 224.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% higher than the Limehouse average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beccles Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Limehouse and the 214th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Beccles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-05-30 | £367,972 |
| 9B Beccles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-08-31 | £311,762 |
| 9A Beccles Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £225,000 | 2005-10-14 | £411,094 |
| 9 Beccles Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2005-01-26 | £642,124 |
The percentage of student residents living in E14 8HD 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 | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,003 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 | 157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School Limehouse Causeway , E14 8AQ | - not rated | 157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Copenhagen Place , Poplar E14 7DA | - not rated | 301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Greencoat Church of England Primary School Norbiton Road , Limehouse E14 7TF | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School Salmon Lane , Limehouse E14 7PQ | - not rated | 540 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 610 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Blessed John Roche Roman Catholic School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6ER | - not rated | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 1,388 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 | 929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,965 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 | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 937 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,829 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 | 454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephen Hawking School Brunton Place , E14 7LL | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,484 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2-8 West India Dock Road | 15 yd | |
| Beans & Beyond | 819-821 Commercial Road | 112 yd | |
| The Burger Hub | 811 Commercial Road | 118 yd | |
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant | 6-8 East India Dock Road | 136 yd | |
| Spice Merchants Restaurant | 38 Salter Street | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Bar/Jamboree | 27 Three Colt Street | 106 yd | |
| Star of the East, Daddy’s Dim Sum, Phikul | 805a Commercial Road | 145 yd | |
| The Grapes PH | The Grapes PH, 76 Narrow Street | 479 yd | |
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 552 yd | |
| Prince Regent | Prince Regent Public House, 81 Salmon Lane | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza | 3 West India Dock Road | 137 yd | |
| Cotton Candy | 328 Burdett Road | 141 yd | |
| Limehouse Kebab | 4 East India Dock Road | 141 yd | |
| Basiliano Pizzeria | 795 Commercial Road | 145 yd | |
| The Doner Guys | 322 Burdett Road | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 158 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 3, Frances Wharf, 303-305 Burdett Road | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | 657 Commercial Road | 766 yd | |
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 891 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 239 yd | |
| Ropemakers Field NARROW STREET | tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 611 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Limehouse Marina Elite (Closed) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Stephen Hawking School BRUNTON PLACE | 694 yd | |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Limehouse) Commercial Road | health and fitness suite | 742 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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.