E16 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
For families considering a move, E16 1DH represents a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (81% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00182048 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1DH.
185
31
£ 59,600 /yr
91%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1DH 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 1DH is a young, economically active community — 91% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1DH. The average age is 31.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1DH is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Rokeby School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Star Primary School
Woolmore Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
- Just Homes Charity0.5 km
- Novilho De Ouro0.9 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.7 km
- Eadn London0.8 km
- Soda & Friends0.2 km
- Streeties P H0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- C Breeze Jerk Restaurant0.9 km
- Dessert Factory0.3 km
- Kings Restaurant0.6 km
- Love Choco0.7 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.6 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway0.9 km
- FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Friscos0.7 km
- Canning Town Pizza And Grill1.0 km
- Eightys Kitchen0.7 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.1 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.2 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.8 km
- Westcombe Park3.2 km
- Charlton3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town Underground Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.2 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.2 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.2 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E161DH · Data under Open Government Licence