E16 1FB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Leamouth 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00182264 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1FB.
269
30
£ 59,600 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1FB 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 80% economic activity and an average age of 30, E16 1FB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1FB. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1FB is above average at 110 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
Rokeby School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Royal Wharf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Just Homes Charity1.0 km
- Newsagents0.8 km
- Ajimart0.4 km
- Whittards of Chelsea0.8 km
- Cartografie0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Dessert Factory0.5 km
- Rise Climbing0.4 km
- Starbucks Canning Town0.9 km
- The Beans & Bubbles Company0.4 km
- Airline Cafe0.8 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- LA Lounge0.6 km
- Streeties P H0.7 km
- Soda & Friends0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Burgers N That Limited0.5 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.5 km
- Kassaban0.5 km
- Pasta Evengelists0.5 km
- SmashBurgers Ldn0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Intercontinental London - The O2 - H0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.6 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.8 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.6 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Westcombe Park2.6 km
- Charlton2.6 km
Bus Stops
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.5 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161FB · Data under Open Government Licence