E16 1GA is a mixed residential area on Tarling Road, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1GA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00182078 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TARLING ROAD, E16 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARLING ROAD, E16 1GA.
466
38
£ 59,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E16 1GA has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1GA. The average age is 37.7. 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
£ 377,500
2 sales · Mean £ 377,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1GA is above average at 101 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
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Cartografie0.6 km
- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.9 km
- Just Homes Charity0.6 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- ASK Italian The O21.0 km
- The City Island Grocer0.6 km
- The Espresso Room Limited0.6 km
- Dessert Factory0.2 km
- Kings Restaurant0.9 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.7 km
- Streeties P H0.3 km
- Soda & Friends0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Friscos0.8 km
- Eightys Kitchen0.9 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.7 km
- Seoul Chikin0.8 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.4 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.6 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.3 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.1 km
- Charlton2.9 km
- Westcombe Park2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.3 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161GA · Data under Open Government Licence