Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1BP.

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Population

460

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1BP 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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1/10
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8/10
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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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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E16 1BP combines 67% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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

E16 1BP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Western Gateway, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1BP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00182153 (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 1BP. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.0%
Asian / British Asian28.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 393,000

17 sales · Mean £ 382,444

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

Crime around E16 1BP is moderate at 85 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 behaviour206
Violence and sexual offences195
Other theft118
Theft from the person88
Vehicle crime77

school Local Schools

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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 km
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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.9 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Prince Newsagents1.0 km
  • VIN Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Ajimart0.6 km
  • Just Homes Charity1.0 km
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Peacock Gymnasium0.6 km
  • Dessert Factory0.7 km
  • Rise Climbing0.7 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.1 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • The Orchard0.9 km
  • Sushi Katana1.0 km
  • House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
  • Awesome Burgers0.5 km
  • Chicken N That0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
hotel

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 Hotel0.9 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Streeties P H0.8 km
  • LA Lounge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton2.5 km
  • Surrey Quays2.5 km
  • West Ham2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km