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.
WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AE.
154
34
£ 59,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Wharf Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E161AE · Data under Open Government Licence