E16 1NX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Reed Close, 0.8km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1NX is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 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 1NX are sourced from Output Area E00182066 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REED CLOSE, E16 1NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REED CLOSE, E16 1NX.
422
34
£ 48,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E16 1NX has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1NX. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1NX is moderate at 72 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
Keir Hardie Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Rokeby School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Prince Newsagents0.9 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.9 km
- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
- Just Homes Charity0.4 km
- Novilho De Ouro0.7 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.3 km
- Abbey Arms0.7 km
- Soda & Friends0.9 km
- Streeties P H0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- C Breeze Jerk Restaurant0.7 km
- Dessert Factory0.6 km
- Kings Restaurant0.6 km
- Love Choco0.5 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.6 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.7 km
- Iceland Plc -Balaam Street0.9 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway0.7 km
- FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Friscos0.5 km
- Beijing House0.9 km
- Canning Town Pizza And Grill0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.6 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.6 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.6 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.8 km
- Surrey Quays3.2 km
- Charlton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E161NX · Data under Open Government Licence