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.
WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AQ.
290
34
£ 59,600 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
St Luke's Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Wharf Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.8 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E161AQ · Data under Open Government Licence