Postcode Analysis Newham, London

BOTHWELL CLOSE, E16 1QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTHWELL CLOSE, E16 1QS.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1QS 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in E16 1QS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 1QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bothwell Close, 0.8km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1QS 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 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 72% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00182080 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 1QS. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.8%
Asian / British Asian22.3%
Black / African / Caribbean31.9%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around E16 1QS is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences308
Shoplifting290
Anti-social behaviour206
Other theft131
Vehicle crime118

school Local Schools

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Rokeby School

Good779 pupils0.2 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.4 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.5 km
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Ravenscroft Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding479 pupils0.7 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Adil Halal Meat0.7 km
  • Balaam Supermarket0.8 km
  • Munchies News1.0 km
  • Plaistow Pound Shop1.0 km
  • So Nice Market0.9 km
  • + 60 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Al Khalifa0.8 km
  • Chargeable Community Centre0.7 km
  • K.O Kebabish Original0.9 km
  • Auntie Nanas0.5 km
  • BJ's Pie And Mash Shop0.6 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Four Seasons Caribbean Food0.9 km
  • Super Wok Oriental Cuisine0.7 km
  • Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken0.3 km
  • Japanese Kitchen/Masamune Sushi/Bow Japanese/Sushi Canning T0.5 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.6 km
  • Ibis London Canning Town0.5 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Streeties P H0.5 km
  • Beckton Arms0.1 km
  • Eadn London0.9 km
  • Soda & Friends0.8 km
  • Abbey Arms0.6 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.6 km
  • Iceland Plc -Balaam Street0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham1.5 km
  • Stratford London3.2 km
  • Maryland3.3 km