E16 1AR 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 1AR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £600k, up 13.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00174960 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AR.
290
34
£ 59,600 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1AR 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 1AR 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 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1AR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 430,000
23 sales · Mean £ 474,847
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1AR is moderate at 86 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 Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Wharf Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- VIN Food And Wine1.0 km
- Bagel Factory0.4 km
- B J Wines0.4 km
- Brass Monkey Ice Cream0.8 km
- Gifty's Tropical Food Store0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Dessert Factory0.8 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 Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
- Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Baba Dhaba0.4 km
- Chozen Noodle0.4 km
- Kitchen 360 - Smash'd/Nashville/K.O Fried Chicken/Jerk Box0.9 km
- Le Royal Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Pacific Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
- Westcombe Park2.6 km
Bus Stops
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E161AR · Data under Open Government Licence