E16 1BY 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.
The people who live in E16 1BY are typical of 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 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00174967 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BY.
171
34
£ 59,600 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1BY 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
High employment, young population. E16 1BY combines 71% economic activity with a 34-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 down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1BY. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 174,375
18 sales · Mean £ 256,972
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1BY is moderate at 87 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.
school Local Schools
Hallsville Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Keir Hardie Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.7 km
- Ajimart0.4 km
- Just Homes Charity0.9 km
- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Kwik Save0.7 km
- + 18 more
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, Cafe
50 nearby- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Mooboo1.0 km
- Peacock Gymnasium0.4 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Fundi Pizza0.6 km
- Orzos Deli0.7 km
- Prime Burger0.7 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beckton Arms1.0 km
- LA Lounge0.5 km
- Streeties P H0.7 km
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 Docks0.1 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E161BY · Data under Open Government Licence