Postcode Analysis Newham, London

RAYLEIGH ROAD, E16 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAYLEIGH ROAD, E16 1AX.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, E16 1AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

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

E16 1AX is a mixed residential area on Rayleigh Road, 0.2km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1AX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £495k, down 2.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00175058 (shared with 4 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 1AX. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.2%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean19.2%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 500,000

9 sales · Mean £ 508,833

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

Crime around E16 1AX is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Other theft90
Anti-social behaviour89
Theft from the person49
Vehicle crime33

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.2 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.3 km
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Royal Wharf Primary School

222 pupils0.5 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils0.8 km
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Scott Wilkie Primary School

Good343 pupils1.1 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils1.1 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • VIN Food And Wine1.0 km
  • AK Estate Maintenance Ltd - Vending Machine0.8 km
  • Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.1 km
  • Xinyuan Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Bagel Factory0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.6 km
  • Double Tree By Hilton0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
  • Starbucks Royal Wharf0.5 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.5 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Fundi Pizza0.3 km
  • Orzos Deli0.3 km
  • Prime Burger0.3 km
  • Eastenders Kebab1.0 km
  • Loucas Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • LA Lounge0.7 km
  • The Windjammer0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys - Unit G0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surrey Quays2.0 km
  • Charlton2.1 km
  • Westcombe Park2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
  • Pontoon Dock DLR Station0.5 km
  • Pontoon Dock DLR Station0.5 km
  • Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.5 km