Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AQ 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 1AQ 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.

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

E16 1AQ 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 1AQ 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 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 557,500

22 sales · Mean £ 577,372

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

Crime around E16 1AQ is above average at 91 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 behaviour193
Violence and sexual offences178
Other theft100
Theft from the person85
Vehicle crime65

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.5 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Dessert Factory0.7 km
  • Rise Climbing0.7 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.0 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.0 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.8 km
  • Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • Central News0.9 km
  • Food4Me0.5 km
  • Jay's Stores1.0 km
  • B J Wines0.5 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Awesome Burgers0.4 km
  • Chicken N That0.4 km
  • Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.5 km
  • Little Viet0.4 km
  • Oh My Dog0.4 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton2.4 km
  • Surrey Quays2.5 km
  • Westcombe Park2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km