Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 2PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2PX.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British47.0%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Vehicle crime93
Other crime60
Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour50
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Drew Primary School

Good426 pupils0.2 km
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Calverton Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils1.1 km
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Scott Wilkie Primary School

Good343 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsford Community School

Good1522 pupils1.3 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.3 km
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New Directions

Good16 pupils1.3 km
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Royal Greenwich Trust School

Good823 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.0 km
  • Kams Kitchen0.2 km
  • Pizazza0.2 km
  • The Girl Of Sandwiches0.2 km
local_bar

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