Harbour Exchange Square is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E14 9HE is located in the Blackwall & Cubitt Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Poplar and Limehouse. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E14 9HF, E14 9GE, E14 9LS, E14 9LU, E14 9UE, E14 9YF, E14 9ZJ, E14 9SS, E14 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E14 9HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 48.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 73.7% 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 | 53% | 73.7% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 35.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 22.9% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) 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 | 49.5% | 55% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 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.
In the area around E14 9HE this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 7.6% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 5.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 71.2% | 34.4% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 0% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 34.8% | 25.2% | -9.6% | 1.1% | 24.1% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 18.9% | 0% | -18.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 27.1% | 56.5% | 29.4% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 9% | 27.6% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 21.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.9% | 17.3% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.5% | 46.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 16.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 15.5% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 7.8% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 14% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour Exchange Square was 24000.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25141.9% higher than the Blackwall & Cubitt Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harbour Exchange Square has the highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Blackwall & Cubitt Town and the highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9000.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor Premises 6 - 7 Harbour Exchange Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,310,000 | 2014-02-12 | £14,049,598 |
| 8 - 9 Harbour Exchange Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,310,000 | 2014-02-12 | £14,049,598 |
E14 9HE 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 9HE 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 | 69 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Mills Primary School Malabar Street , Isle of Dogs E14 8LY | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Junior School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cubitt Town Infants' School Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3NE | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnhem Wharf Primary School 1 Arnhem Place , Isle of Dogs E14 3RP | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School 299 Westferry Road , Millwall E14 3RS | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 1out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - 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 | 4,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,051 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,058 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River House Montessori School Unit C Great Eastern Enterprise Centre , 3 Millharbour E14 9XP | - not rated | 207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 267 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 | 267 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Panaga School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 267 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Kafilah Damascus Shell School C/O Fieldwork Education Limited , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 267 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumpling Shack | 20 Crossharbour Plaza | 71 yd | |
| The Collective Canary Wharf | 20 Crossharbour Plaza | 71 yd | |
| L16 Cafe-Financial Ombudsman | Exchange Tower | 78 yd | |
| Cafe Deccan | Unit 2, 3 Limeharbour | 79 yd | |
| Destiny | Unit 2, 3 Limeharbour | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 114-114a Glengall Grove | 345 yd | |
| Pepper Saint Ontiod | 21 Pepper Street | 351 yd | |
| St Johns Community Association Social Club | Glengall Grove | 394 yd | |
| Temple of Art and Music | Mmy Wood Wharf | 502 yd | |
| Ethika | Unit 8, 6 George Street (Building E1/2) | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firezza | Unit 6b Baltimore Wharf, Pepper Street | 141 yd | |
| Tapaunow | Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 180 yd | |
| Chinese Gourmet | Unit 60, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 180 yd | |
| Tour De India | Unit 69, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 190 yd | |
| Break For Pleasure Ltd | Unit 21, Skylines Village, Limeharbour | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Unit CG, Harbour Exchange Square | 91 yd | |
| Tesco | Westward Parade, Pepper Street | 257 yd | |
| Tesco | 41 Millharbour | 287 yd | |
| Tesco | 571 Manchester Road | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | South Quay Plaza, 185 Marsh Wall | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Absolution Gym (Docklands) (Closed) Limeharbour | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts | 139 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Club Baltimore Fitness And Wellbeing Centre) BALTIMORE WHARF | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 172 yd |
| St John'S Park MANCHESTER ROAD | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Canary Wharf) (Closed) Hilton London Canary Wharf Hilton London Canary Wharf Marsh Wall | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Powerleague (Docklands) NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER NORTHERN AND SHELL TOWER SELSDON WAY | artificial grass pitch | 366 yd |
| Samuda Community Centre Stewart Street | 428 yd | |
| Tiller Leisure Centre TILLER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| Alpha Grove Centre Alpha Grove | 670 yd | |
| Third Space Canary Wharf 16-19 16-19 CANADA SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (London) (Closed) MARSH WALL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 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 | 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.