E16 2XX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Cyprus in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2XX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 69% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2XX are sourced from Output Area E00182356 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2XX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2XX.
536
29
£ 51,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2XX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, E16 2XX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-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 2XX. The average age is 28.9. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2XX is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
London Design and Engineering UTC
Gallions Primary School
New Directions
Winsor Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Outlet0.9 km
- Papa Johns Outlet0.9 km
- Cafe Spice Namaste0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Coastal Cuppie0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Morleys Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- Downey's Fish & Chips0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Unique Store0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- The Slow Gin Van0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.9 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.9 km
- Woolwich2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E162XX · Data under Open Government Licence