E16 1DW is a well-regarded residential area on Hanover Avenue, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £507k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00174993 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HANOVER AVENUE, E16 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HANOVER AVENUE, E16 1DW.
268
34
£ 0 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1DW 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
With 74% economic activity and an average age of 34, E16 1DW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1DW. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 507,500
2 sales · Mean £ 507,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1DW is above average at 110 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
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Hallsville Primary School
Royal Wharf Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Dessert Factory0.8 km
- Rise Climbing0.7 km
- The Beans & Bubbles Company0.7 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.3 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.3 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.9 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Food4Me0.8 km
- B J Wines0.8 km
- Brass Monkey Ice Cream0.7 km
- Jetbros Newsagents0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Awesome Burgers0.1 km
- Chicken N That0.1 km
- Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.8 km
- Little Viet0.1 km
- Oh My Dog0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.3 km
- Westcombe Park2.3 km
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
Bus Stops
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.2 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161DW · Data under Open Government Licence