Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Tower Hamlets: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, Canary Wharf DLR Station within a short walk, putting roughly 27 km² within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E14 5AB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
19Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 82 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 130 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
119crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 119 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 48.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 19 GP, 30 dentists, pharmacy 0.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: GOUGH WALK PRACTICE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Canary Wharf DLR Station0.1 mi
Canary Wharf Underground Station0.1 mi
Canary Wharf Underground Station0.1 mi
39 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 27 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
29green spaces
- IMD environment decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 8.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Jubilee Park — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
100shops & libraries
- 87 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Tesco Canary Wharf Express — 0.1 mi
In Tower Hamlets, 71% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (89% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Tower Hamlets, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E14 5AB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E14.
Average sold price by property type across the E14 district, 2021–2026.
About E14 5AB
E14 5AB scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Canary Wharf DLR Station within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E14 5AB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,860 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 130 schools within the typical catchment area, including 22 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 60 rated Good. The nearest school is New City College, 0.3 mi away.
There were 119 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 19 GP surgeries and 30 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is GOUGH WALK PRACTICE, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
