E16 1LT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1LT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00182046 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1LT.
348
34
£ 59,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1LT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 69% of tenure in E16 1LT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 1LT. The average age is 34.3. 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 1LT is moderate at 79 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
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Ravenscroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Just Homes Charity0.5 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.6 km
- Streeties P H0.4 km
- Soda & Friends0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Dessert Factory0.4 km
- Kings Restaurant0.8 km
- Love Choco0.8 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.4 km
- + 66 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Friscos0.7 km
- Canning Town Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- Jol Sagar Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- Max's Grill Peri Peri1.0 km
- Sushi Katana0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.5 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.6 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.5 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.1 km
- Charlton2.9 km
- Surrey Quays3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161LT · Data under Open Government Licence