E16 1DS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1DS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00182078 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1DS.
466
38
£ 59,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in E16 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1DS. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1DS is above average at 100 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
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Britannia Village Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Just Homes Charity0.6 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Newsagents0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.7 km
- Streeties P H0.3 km
- Soda & Friends0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Dessert Factory0.1 km
- Kings Restaurant0.8 km
- Love Choco0.8 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.1 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Friscos0.8 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.7 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.9 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.7 km
- Kassaban0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.3 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.5 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.3 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.1 km
- Charlton2.9 km
- Westcombe Park2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161DS · Data under Open Government Licence