Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1BG.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1BG 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E16 1BG is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

E16 1BG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00017759 (shared with 15 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 1BG. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.3%
Asian / British Asian33.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.1%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E16 1BG is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences276
Anti-social behaviour163
Shoplifting150
Other theft148
Vehicle crime132

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.2 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.4 km
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Rokeby School

Good779 pupils0.7 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.7 km
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Star Primary School

Good659 pupils1.0 km
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Ravenscroft Primary School

Good587 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils1.1 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Ajimart0.3 km
  • Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
  • Just Homes Charity0.3 km
  • Novilho De Ouro0.8 km
  • Premium Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • 55 Square Limited0.5 km
  • Efes Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.2 km
  • Meydan Sofrasi0.4 km
  • Mooboo0.3 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • The Orchard0.6 km
  • Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway0.8 km
  • FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Friscos0.5 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Beckton Arms0.5 km
  • Eadn London0.8 km
  • Soda & Friends0.4 km
  • Streeties P H0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Foggs At Ibis1.0 km
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.1 km
  • Ibis London Canning Town0.2 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.8 km
  • Charlton3.2 km
  • Westcombe Park3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Canning Town Underground Station0.2 km
  • Canning Town DLR Station0.3 km
  • Canning Town Underground Station0.3 km
  • Canning Town DLR Station0.3 km
  • Canning Town DLR Station0.3 km