E16 2PX is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Silvertown in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 2PX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 2PX are sourced from Output Area E00174999 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2PX.
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£ 0 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
80% of homes in E16 2PX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2PX. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near E16 2PX are high at 155 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other crime. 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
Kingsford Community School
Winsor Primary School
New Directions
Royal Greenwich Trust School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.7 km
- Dockside News0.4 km
- The Nuance Group (UK) Limited0.0 km
- WH Smith Bookshop0.0 km
- AK Estate Maintenance Ltd - Vending Machine0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.7 km
- London City Airport Hotel0.5 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe Bonnane0.7 km
- City Bar & Grill0.0 km
- Fusion Foods Pop Up Restaurant0.9 km
- Grilled Chicken Hub0.6 km
- Panopolisis / Select Service Provider UK (SSP Ltd)0.1 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pret A Manger0.0 km
- Kams Kitchen0.2 km
- Pizazza0.2 km
- The Girl Of Sandwiches0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cabin Bar0.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- Henley Arms0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.3 km
- Woolwich Dockyard1.6 km
- Woolwich2.1 km
Bus Stops
- London City Airport DLR Station0.2 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.2 km
- Silvertown & City Airport Rail Station0.2 km
- London City Airport0.3 km
- Royal Albert DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E162PX · Data under Open Government Licence