Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AE.

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Population

154

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E16 1AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E16 1AE combines 68% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 30.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 1AE is a mixed residential area on Western Gateway, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 30.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00174961 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1AE. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.8%
Asian / British Asian43.1%
Black / African / Caribbean20.9%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 325,500

20 sales · Mean £ 355,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E16 1AE is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour210
Violence and sexual offences192
Other theft140
Theft from the person97
Vehicle crime78

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.5 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Wharf Primary School

222 pupils0.9 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Prince Newsagents1.0 km
  • VIN Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Ajimart0.7 km
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • Kwik Save0.9 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Peacock Gymnasium0.7 km
  • Dessert Factory0.8 km
  • Rise Climbing0.7 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.1 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • The Orchard1.0 km
  • House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
  • Awesome Burgers0.5 km
  • Chicken N That0.4 km
  • Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.4 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.9 km
  • Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel0.9 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Streeties P H0.9 km
  • LA Lounge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton2.4 km
  • Surrey Quays2.5 km
  • West Ham2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km