E16 1BB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 1BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £451k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00175017 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1BB.
208
33
£ 59,600 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1BB 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
With 75% economic activity and an average age of 33, E16 1BB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1BB. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 451,487
74 sales · Mean £ 490,526
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1BB is moderate at 67 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
Hallsville Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
St Luke's Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Ajimart0.7 km
- Just Homes Charity1.0 km
- Central News0.7 km
- Food4Me0.3 km
- Jay's Stores0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Peacock Gymnasium0.7 km
- Dessert Factory0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.7 km
- The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
- AJ Is Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Awesome Burgers0.6 km
- Chicken N That0.6 km
- Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.3 km
- Little Viet0.6 km
- Oh My Dog0.3 km
- + 30 more
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 Hotel0.8 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.2 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.5 km
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
- Charlton2.5 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
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Custom House Rail Station0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: E161BB · Data under Open Government Licence