E16 2AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Silley Weir Promenade, 0.5km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2AQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 27.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2AQ are sourced from Output Area E00182093 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILLEY WEIR PROMENADE, E16 2AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILLEY WEIR PROMENADE, E16 2AQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in E16 2AQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2AQ. The average age is 33.7. 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
£ 340,000
13 sales · Mean £ 252,828
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2AQ is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Royal Wharf Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
St Luke's Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bagel Factory0.5 km
- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.9 km
- Eastside Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
- BP Silvertown Service Station0.2 km
- Newsagents0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.4 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.4 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.5 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.5 km
- E16 Coffee0.5 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Royal Wharf Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.4 km
- Cake And Custard Factory (Canning Town)0.2 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.8 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- LA Lounge0.4 km
- The Windjammer0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.0 km
- Surrey Quays2.1 km
- Westcombe Park2.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.1 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.1 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E162AQ · Data under Open Government Licence