E16 1LX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Killip Close, 0.6km 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 1LX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 1LX are sourced from Output Area E00017758 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KILLIP CLOSE, E16 1LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILLIP CLOSE, E16 1LX.
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35
£ 59,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1LX 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
E16 1LX has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 1LX. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 317,000
7 sales · Mean £ 290,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1LX is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Ajimart0.5 km
- Cartografie0.6 km
- Newsagents0.5 km
- Ravenscroft Mini Market0.6 km
- Chinese Health Centre / Kei Holistic Centre0.5 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- 55 Square Limited0.4 km
- Efes Turkish Restaurant0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
- Meydan Sofrasi0.4 km
- Mooboo0.4 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- Grand Rasoi1.0 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.9 km
- KYR Kitchen0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beckton Arms0.3 km
- Abbey Arms0.9 km
- Eadn London0.9 km
- Soda & Friends0.6 km
- Streeties P H0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.3 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.3 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.7 km
- Charlton3.3 km
- Westcombe Park3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.4 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.5 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.5 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161LX · Data under Open Government Licence