Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AP.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

78%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

E16 1AP is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.

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

E16 1AP is a mixed residential area on Western Gateway, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1AP offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (68% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £505k, up 11.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00174960 (shared with 6 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 1AP. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.4%
Asian / British Asian51.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

78%Active
FT: 68%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 530,000

13 sales · Mean £ 506,884

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

Crime around E16 1AP is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour205
Violence and sexual offences178
Other theft99
Theft from the person85
Vehicle crime66

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Royal Wharf Primary School

222 pupils0.9 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils1.0 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • VIN Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.5 km
  • Ajimart0.6 km
  • Just Homes Charity1.0 km
  • Nesa Food & Wine1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

45 nearby
  • Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
  • Starbucks Royal Wharf1.0 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Peacock Gymnasium0.6 km
  • Dessert Factory0.7 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Fundi Pizza0.4 km
  • Orzos Deli0.5 km
  • Prime Burger0.5 km
  • The Orchard0.9 km
  • House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.8 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • LA Lounge0.4 km
  • Streeties P H0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton2.4 km
  • Surrey Quays2.5 km
  • West Ham2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km