Postcode Analysis Newham, London

SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BH.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1BH 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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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E16 1BH is a young, economically active community — 71% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 23.4% year-on-year.

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

E16 1BH is a mixed residential area on Seagull Lane, 0.2km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.

This is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 23.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00174967 (shared with 2 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 1BH. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.3%
Asian / British Asian23.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.5%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 62%
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

£ 271,000

22 sales · Mean £ 257,977

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

Crime around E16 1BH is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour215
Violence and sexual offences182
Other theft103
Theft from the person78
Vehicle crime68

school Local Schools

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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.7 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.9 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.6 km
  • Ajimart0.5 km
  • Just Homes Charity0.9 km
  • Bagel Factory0.5 km
  • Kwik Save0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Foggs At Ibis0.3 km
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.7 km
  • Ibis London Canning Town0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mooboo1.0 km
  • Peacock Gymnasium0.5 km
  • + 42 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Fundi Pizza0.5 km
  • Orzos Deli0.6 km
  • Prime Burger0.6 km
  • The Orchard0.8 km
  • House Of Indo-Chinese0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beckton Arms1.0 km
  • LA Lounge0.5 km
  • Streeties P H0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.7 km
  • Tesco0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham2.4 km
  • Charlton2.6 km
  • Surrey Quays2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.1 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.1 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.1 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km