E16 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
For families considering a move, E16 1DL represents a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (81% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00182048 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1DL.
185
31
£ 59,600 /yr
91%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1DL 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
With 91% economic activity and an average age of 31, E16 1DL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1DL. The average age is 31.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1DL is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Rokeby School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Star Primary School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Eastlea Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Ajimart0.4 km
- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.5 km
- Goppa1.0 km
- Just Homes Charity0.4 km
- Novilho De Ouro0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- 55 Square Limited0.5 km
- Efes Turkish Restaurant0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.1 km
- Meydan Sofrasi0.3 km
- Mooboo0.2 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Sainsburys Local0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
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
- Friscos0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.6 km
- Eadn London0.7 km
- Soda & Friends0.2 km
- Streeties P H0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.1 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.1 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.7 km
- Westcombe Park3.3 km
- Charlton3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town Underground Station0.0 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E161DL · Data under Open Government Licence