E16 1PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Butchers Road, 0.9km from Plaistow in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1PH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 93.2% year-on-year. 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 1PH are sourced from Output Area E00017774 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTCHERS ROAD, E16 1PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTCHERS ROAD, E16 1PH.
515
39
£ 48,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1PH 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 65% of tenure in E16 1PH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 93.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1PH. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 322,500
4 sales · Mean £ 323,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1PH is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Rokeby School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- Damla Supermarket0.7 km
- LMK Services0.7 km
- Newmans (West Ham) Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- T And J Whenlock0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Abbey Arms0.7 km
- The Joy Foundation1.0 km
- Streeties P H0.8 km
- Beckton Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.9 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.9 km
- Albina0.7 km
- Cornerstone - Charity Cafe0.8 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.8 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- Iceland Plc -Balaam Street0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Beijing House0.9 km
- Canning Town Pizza And Grill0.7 km
- Jol Sagar Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Max's Grill Peri Peri0.6 km
- New World0.8 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.9 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.8 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.9 km
- Surrey Quays3.0 km
- Charlton3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E161PH · Data under Open Government Licence