Postcode Analysis Newham, London

PIER ROAD, E16 2JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER ROAD, E16 2JJ.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E16 2JJ 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.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in E16 2JJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 2JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pier Road, 0.2km from Woolwich, North in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2JJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 2JJ are sourced from Output Area E00174963 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2JJ. 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

White / British24.9%
Asian / British Asian17.3%
Black / African / Caribbean43.1%
Other / Mixed14.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Flat

£ 132,000

1 sales · Mean £ 132,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E16 2JJ is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour56
Drugs25
Other theft14
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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New Directions

Good16 pupils0.2 km
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London Design and Engineering UTC

Good646 pupils0.9 km
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School

Good1660 pupils0.9 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Drew Primary School

Good426 pupils1.2 km
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Cardwell Primary School

Outstanding456 pupils1.2 km
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Mulgrave Primary School

Good393 pupils1.2 km
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Gallions Primary School

Good441 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Amma's Fare Off licence0.8 km
  • Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence1.0 km
  • Cromwell Stores Off Licence0.2 km
  • FM & Co General Store0.2 km
  • Unique Store0.7 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ammas Fayre0.8 km
  • The Greyhound1.0 km
  • The Guard House0.9 km
  • Dial Arch0.9 km
  • Castle Tavern0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Creams Cafe0.8 km
  • First Choice Cafe0.7 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Helen's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Inbetween Fusion Burgers0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland Food Limited0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Hanlong0.7 km
  • Himalayan Dumpling0.8 km
  • Pizza Inn0.7 km
  • New Kings Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • London City Airport Hotel0.7 km
  • Travelodge London Woolwich0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woolwich Dockyard1.2 km
  • Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
  • Surrey Quays1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • North Woolwich Rail Station0.1 km
  • King George V DLR Station0.3 km
  • Woolwich Ferry North Pier0.3 km
  • Woolwich Ferry North Pier0.3 km
  • King George V DLR Station0.3 km