Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1BB.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1BB 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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10/10
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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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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 75% economic activity and an average age of 33, E16 1BB is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1BB is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the West Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (63% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £451k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00175017 (shared with 5 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 1BB. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean8.6%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 63%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 451,487

74 sales · Mean £ 490,526

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

Crime around E16 1BB is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences167
Other theft122
Anti-social behaviour116
Vehicle crime89
Theft from the person47

school Local Schools

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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.6 km
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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.6 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.8 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Ajimart0.7 km
  • Just Homes Charity1.0 km
  • Central News0.7 km
  • Food4Me0.3 km
  • Jay's Stores0.8 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Peacock Gymnasium0.7 km
  • Dessert Factory0.8 km
  • Rise Climbing0.7 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
  • AJ Is Indian Cuisine0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Awesome Burgers0.6 km
  • Chicken N That0.6 km
  • Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.3 km
  • Little Viet0.6 km
  • Oh My Dog0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel0.8 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.2 km
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Streeties P H0.8 km
  • LA Lounge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
  • Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
  • Custom House Rail Station0.3 km