E16 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Silvertown Way, 0.4km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (77% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00182283 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SILVERTOWN WAY, E16 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILVERTOWN WAY, E16 1ED.
265
30
£ 59,600 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1ED 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 1ED is a young, economically active community — 85% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, 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 1ED. The average age is 30.2. 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
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1ED is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Star Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Eastlea Community School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- KYR Kitchen0.6 km
- Eightys Kitchen0.4 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.6 km
- King Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Pearl City0.9 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Newsagents0.8 km
- Ravenscroft Mini Market1.0 km
- Chinese Health Centre / Kei Holistic Centre0.5 km
- Londis0.4 km
- New Way Extra Large Food Store0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Fresh Seafood0.5 km
- Kitchen370.4 km
- Little Italy Pizza Wood Fired Oven0.9 km
- McDonalds - Canning Town0.5 km
- West Ham Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Sainsburys Local0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.3 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.1 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Streeties P H0.3 km
- Beckton Arms0.5 km
- Eadn London0.6 km
- Soda & Friends0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.6 km
- Stratford London3.2 km
- Limehouse3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
- Canning Town Underground Station0.1 km
- Canning Town DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E161ED · Data under Open Government Licence