E16 1NJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivy Road, 0.6km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1NJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £394k. 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00175084 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IVY ROAD, E16 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVY ROAD, E16 1NJ.
431
32
£ 59,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1NJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in E16 1NJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 1NJ. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 447,500
2 sales · Mean £ 447,500
Flat
£ 302,500
4 sales · Mean £ 299,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1NJ is moderate at 80 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
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Rokeby School
Ravenscroft Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Prince Newsagents0.8 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.8 km
- Ajimart0.5 km
- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
- Just Homes Charity0.5 km
- + 63 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- 55 Square Limited0.7 km
- Efes Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- Meydan Sofrasi0.8 km
- Mooboo0.8 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Sainsburys Local0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- The Orchard1.0 km
- Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway1.0 km
- FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Friscos0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beckton Arms0.6 km
- Abbey Arms0.9 km
- Soda & Friends0.9 km
- Streeties P H0.5 km
- LA Lounge1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.6 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.6 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.7 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.6 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.0 km
- Surrey Quays3.0 km
- Charlton3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.5 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161NJ · Data under Open Government Licence