E16 2AE is a mixed residential area on Connaught Road, 0.8km from Silvertown in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% 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 rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00018201 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONNAUGHT ROAD, E16 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONNAUGHT ROAD, E16 2AE.
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33
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2AE 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
With 55% social renting, E16 2AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-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 2AE. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 272,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2AE is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drew Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Royal Wharf Primary School
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Britannia Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.5 km
- Dockside News0.6 km
- The Nuance Group (UK) Limited0.2 km
- WH Smith Bookshop0.2 km
- AK Estate Maintenance Ltd - Vending Machine0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.8 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.6 km
- London City Airport Hotel0.7 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Bonnane0.4 km
- Little Hudson0.9 km
- City Bar & Grill0.2 km
- Grilled Chicken Hub0.4 km
- Panopolisis / Select Service Provider UK (SSP Ltd)0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Royal Wharf Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- Kams Kitchen0.2 km
- Pizazza0.2 km
- The Girl Of Sandwiches0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Windjammer1.0 km
- Cabin Bar0.2 km
- The Royal British Legion0.1 km
- Henley Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.2 km
- Woolwich Dockyard1.5 km
- Charlton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Silvertown & City Airport Rail Station0.2 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.4 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.4 km
- London City Airport0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E162AE · Data under Open Government Licence