E16 1BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Seagull Lane, 0.1km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (74% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £353k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00175028 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEAGULL LANE, E16 1BZ.
116
32
£ 59,600 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1BZ 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
High employment, young population. E16 1BZ combines 85% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1BZ. The average age is 32.3. 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
£ 353,000
1 sales · Mean £ 353,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1BZ is moderate at 80 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
Hallsville Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.7 km
- Ajimart0.4 km
- Just Homes Charity0.8 km
- Cartografie1.0 km
- Cake Box Canning Town1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.3 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.7 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.9 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Mooboo0.9 km
- Peacock Gymnasium0.4 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Fundi Pizza0.6 km
- Orzos Deli0.7 km
- Prime Burger0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- The Orchard0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beckton Arms1.0 km
- LA Lounge0.5 km
- Streeties P H0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Charlton2.6 km
- Westcombe Park2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.0 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.0 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.1 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.1 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E161BZ · Data under Open Government Licence