E16 1XJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Caxton Street North, 0.3km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 1XJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £459k, down 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1XJ are sourced from Output Area E00182142 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAXTON STREET NORTH, E16 1XJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAXTON STREET NORTH, E16 1XJ.
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£ 59,600 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1XJ 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
High employment, young population. E16 1XJ combines 85% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1XJ. The average age is 29.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 395,000
97 sales · Mean £ 394,404
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1XJ is above average at 92 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
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Star Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Just Homes Charity0.5 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Newsagents0.5 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.7 km
- LA Lounge0.8 km
- Streeties P H0.2 km
- Soda & Friends0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Dessert Factory0.1 km
- Kings Restaurant0.8 km
- Love Choco0.8 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.0 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Friscos0.7 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.8 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.9 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.8 km
- Kassaban0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.2 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.4 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.2 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.0 km
- Charlton3.0 km
- Westcombe Park3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town Underground Station0.4 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.5 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.5 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.5 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161XJ · Data under Open Government Licence