Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 1JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1JP.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

350

cake
Avg Age

35

payments
Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

E16 1JP has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 1JP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1JP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 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 1JP are sourced from Output Area E00017768 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1JP. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British39.4%
Asian / British Asian18.7%
Black / African / Caribbean28.0%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 6%
lightbulb

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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E16 1JP is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime112
Violence and sexual offences51
Anti-social behaviour28
Theft from the person24
Other theft19

school Local Schools

S

Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils0.5 km
P

Calverton Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.5 km
P

Scott Wilkie Primary School

Good343 pupils0.6 km
P

St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.7 km
P

Drew Primary School

Good426 pupils0.8 km
P

Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.0 km
S

Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils1.0 km
P

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Good444 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Prince Newsagents0.9 km
  • VIN Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Ieva Supermarket0.6 km
  • Naeems Minimart Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.2 km
  • Double Tree By Hilton0.0 km
  • Hampton By Hilton0.3 km
  • IBIS Budget Hotel0.6 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Cafe Bonnane0.6 km
  • Little Hudson1.0 km
  • The Garden Community (cafe)0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee (West)0.8 km
  • E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.8 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Royal Wharf Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • The Girl Of Sandwiches0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Kams Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cabin Bar0.7 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.7 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys - Unit G1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surrey Quays1.8 km
  • Woolwich Dockyard2.1 km
  • Charlton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince Regent DLR Station0.4 km
  • Prince Regent DLR Station0.4 km