Ming Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 8HT 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 Ming Street, London, E14 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 0FT, E14 0DZ, E14 0DL, E14 0DN, E14 8HS, E14 0DY, E14 4EG, E14 4AW, E14 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 8HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 43.6% | 44.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 41.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.4% | 43.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.5% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 26.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 35.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 13.8% | 3.6% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 42.2% | 50.6% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 49.5% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 9.2% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 35.4% | 20.8% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 52.5% | 52.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.2% | 27% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 52.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 30.6% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 3.5% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 23.4% | 46.2% | -22.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 58% | 6.5% | 51.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ming Street was 209.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.3% higher than the Lansbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ming Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Lansbury and the 227th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ming Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2021-01-15 | £257,591 |
| 44 Ming Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2019-11-14 | £587,830 |
| 30 Ming Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-12-20 | £279,227 |
| 30 Ming Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2007-12-17 | £267,286 |
| 50 Ming Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2006-04-25 | £580,419 |
E14 8HT 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 8HT 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 | 87 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School Wades Place , Poplar E14 0DE | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School Upper North Street , Poplar E14 6DU | 4out of 4 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School 51 Three Colt Street , Limehouse E14 8HH | - not rated | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bygrove Primary School Bygrove Street , Poplar E14 6DN | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Lawrence Primary School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 675 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 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School Stepney Way , Stepney E1 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepney Green Mathematics and Computing College Ben Jonson Road , Stepney E1 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Free schools | 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 | 509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,704 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,371 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 | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Quay College 32 Mastmaker Court , Mastmaker Road E14 9UB | - not rated | 1,193 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 | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 1,500 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 | 1,500 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 | 84 yd | |
| Munich Cricket Club Ltd | Unit E2, Hertsmere Road | 190 yd | |
| Burger & Lobster | 2 The Port East Building, 18 Hertsmere Road | 190 yd | |
| Coco | 14 Hertsmere Road | 227 yd | |
| Museum of Docklands Cafe and Events | Museum In Docklands No 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ledger Building | Ledger Building, 4 Hertsmere Road | 227 yd | |
| The Sipping Room | 16 Hertsmere Road | 230 yd | |
| The Limehouse | 29-30 Fishermans Walk | 373 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | 9 Cabot Square | 373 yd | |
| Davys At Canary Wharf | 31-35 Fishermans Walk | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 500 Calorie Project, Holy Cow! Plant Based, Behrouz Biryani | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 310 yd | |
| Bronson's Burgers | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 310 yd | |
| Mandarin Oak, Hakka Wakka, 500CP, Tesoro Pizza | Unit 105 And 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 310 yd | |
| Hubbub Catering Ltd | Unit 97, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 390 yd | |
| Salt Shed, FarmStand, PlantStand, Halo Burger, Patty Guy | Unit 106, Cannon Workshops, 3 Cannon Drive | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 15 Cabot Square | 462 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 70 Level Minus Three, Crossrail Station And Retail Mall, 1 Crossrail Place | 482 yd | |
| Iceland | 10 Vesey Path | 637 yd | |
| Lidl | 306 Burdett Road | 646 yd | |
| Waitrose Food and Home | 16-19 Canada Square | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Canary Wharf) HERTSMERE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 157 yd |
| New City College Tower Hamlets Poplar High Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 284 yd |
| The Canary Wharf Health Club CABOT SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Poplar Recreation Ground WOODSTOCK TERRACE | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| The Blessed John Roche School (Closed) Upper North Street | 503 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Canary Riverside) WESTFERRY CIRCUS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Lansbury Lawrence School CORDELIA STREET | 636 yd | |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| No.2 Exchange Tower | 712 yd | |
| Bartlett Park BARTLETT CLOSE | grass pitches | 732 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.