Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 1RW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

185

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

91%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1RW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 91% economic activity and an average age of 31, E16 1RW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

E16 1RW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town South ward and the West Ham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (81% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1RW are sourced from Output Area E00182048 (shared with 12 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 1RW. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.7%
Asian / British Asian37.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

91%Active
FT: 81%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 143,750

1 sales · Mean £ 143,750

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

Crime around E16 1RW is above average at 106 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.

Anti-social behaviour200
Violence and sexual offences184
Other theft104
Vehicle crime94
Shoplifting83

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.3 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.5 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Rokeby School

Good779 pupils0.9 km
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Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Outstanding676 pupils1.2 km
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Star Primary School

Good659 pupils1.2 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils1.2 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.8 km
  • Just Homes Charity0.5 km
  • Premium Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.9 km
  • Newsagents0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Beckton Arms0.8 km
  • LA Lounge0.9 km
  • Streeties P H0.2 km
  • Soda & Friends0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Dessert Factory0.1 km
  • Kings Restaurant0.8 km
  • Love Choco0.8 km
  • Mazzis Cafe0.8 km
  • Rise Climbing0.1 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Friscos0.8 km
  • Burgers N That Limited0.8 km
  • Indian Bliss Biriyani0.8 km
  • Kassaban0.8 km
  • KYR Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.2 km
  • Ibis London Canning Town0.4 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.2 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham2.0 km
  • Westcombe Park3.0 km
  • Charlton3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Canning Town Underground Station0.3 km
  • Canning Town DLR Station0.4 km
  • Canning Town Underground Station0.4 km
  • Canning Town Underground Station0.4 km
  • Canning Town DLR Station0.4 km