E16 1SQ is a well-regarded residential area on Capulet Mews, 0.4km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £530k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1SQ are sourced from Output Area E00174993 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPULET MEWS, E16 1SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPULET MEWS, E16 1SQ.
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34
£ 0 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1SQ 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
E16 1SQ is a young, economically active community — 74% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 1SQ. The average age is 34.0. 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
Flat
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 610,000
1 sales · Mean £ 610,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 1SQ is above average at 109 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
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Royal Wharf Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Keir Hardie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Dessert Factory0.9 km
- Rise Climbing0.8 km
- The Beans & Bubbles Company0.8 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.3 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.3 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local1.0 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Food4Me0.8 km
- B J Wines0.7 km
- Brass Monkey Ice Cream0.8 km
- Jetbros Newsagents0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Awesome Burgers0.2 km
- Chicken N That0.1 km
- Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.7 km
- Little Viet0.1 km
- Oh My Dog0.6 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Streeties P H1.0 km
- LA Lounge0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton2.2 km
- Westcombe Park2.3 km
- Surrey Quays2.4 km
Bus Stops
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E161SQ · Data under Open Government Licence