E16 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 1AL offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 76% 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 (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00175018 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1AL.
310
30
£ 59,600 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1AL 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 1AL combines 72% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1AL. The average age is 30.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1AL is moderate at 88 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
Hallsville Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- VIN Food And Wine1.0 km
- Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.6 km
- Ajimart0.5 km
- Just Homes Charity0.9 km
- Nesa Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.2 km
- Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.8 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Peacock Gymnasium0.5 km
- Dessert Factory0.7 km
- Rise Climbing0.6 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Fundi Pizza0.5 km
- Orzos Deli0.6 km
- Prime Burger0.6 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.8 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- LA Lounge0.5 km
- Streeties P H0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.5 km
- West Ham2.5 km
- Surrey Quays2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E161AL · Data under Open Government Licence