E16 1BA is a mixed residential area on Western Gateway, 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 1BA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £397k, up 21.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00175017 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1BA.
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£ 59,600 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1BA 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
E16 1BA is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1BA. The average age is 33.4. 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
£ 395,000
27 sales · Mean £ 401,981
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1BA is moderate at 59 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
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
St Luke's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ajimart0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.2 km
- Prince Newsagents0.8 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.8 km
- Ravenscroft Mini Market1.0 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Peacock Gymnasium0.8 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.2 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.2 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.2 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.2 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Sushi Katana0.9 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
- Eastenders Kebab0.8 km
- Loucas Fish Bar0.7 km
- Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local1.0 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 Excel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
- Charlton2.5 km
- West Ham2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.2 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.2 km
- Custom House Rail Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161BA · Data under Open Government Licence