WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1BW House Prices & Local Information

E16 1BW is a mixed residential area on Western Gateway, 0.1km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £460k, up 43.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00174970 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.