Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESTERN GATEWAY, E16 1AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

157

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1AS 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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Area Character

53% of E16 1AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 24.3% year-on-year.

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

E16 1AS 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 1AS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 24.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00175016 (shared with 7 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 1AS. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.8%
Asian / British Asian27.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 65%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 370,000

23 sales · Mean £ 429,260

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

Crime around E16 1AS is above average at 96 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 behaviour200
Violence and sexual offences182
Other theft138
Theft from the person98
Vehicle crime75

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.5 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.6 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 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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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 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
  • Prince Newsagents1.0 km
  • VIN Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • B J Wines0.4 km
  • Brass Monkey Ice Cream0.8 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Dessert Factory0.8 km
  • Rise Climbing0.8 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.8 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.1 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsburys - Unit G0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands1.0 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.1 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Streeties P H0.9 km
  • LA Lounge0.5 km
fastfood

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

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