Looking at food options, community feel, and access to nature, each postcode earned a specific title for why it was the coolest. You can see the full list of the UK's coolest postcodes via The Sunday Times. The coolest postcode in London for 2026For London, it was E14's Poplar that was crowned the coolest place to live for 2026. Branded as perfect for "urban 'makers'", Poplar was described as "pedigree" by The Sunday Times. The bakery shares a space with Poplar Union, a community venue that hosts a range of events like Pilates and pottery classes.

Source: The Times January 13, 2026 11:08 UTC