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.
E16 1RW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1RW.
185
31
£ 59,600 /yr
91%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Rokeby School
Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Star Primary School
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Beckton Arms0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.9 km
- Streeties P H0.2 km
- Soda & Friends0.4 km
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E161RW · Data under Open Government Licence