E16 1AU is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 1AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00175016 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1AU.
157
39
£ 59,600 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1AU 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
53% of E16 1AU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1AU. The average age is 39.0. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1AU is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Ajimart0.7 km
- Bagel Factory0.3 km
- Prince Newsagents0.9 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.8 km
- Kwik Save0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Peacock Gymnasium0.7 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.2 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.2 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.3 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.3 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Sushi Katana1.0 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
- Eastenders Kebab0.8 km
- Loucas Fish Bar0.8 km
- Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Prince Regent Hotel0.8 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands1.0 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
- West Ham2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Custom House Rail Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E161AU · Data under Open Government Licence