Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WESLEY AVENUE, E16 1SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY AVENUE, E16 1SW.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1SW 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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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 71% economic activity and an average age of 33, E16 1SW 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 1SW is a well-regarded residential area on Wesley Avenue, 0.4km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 1SW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00018198 (shared with 8 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 1SW. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian25.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 345,000

11 sales · Mean £ 339,000

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

Crime around E16 1SW is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour108
Other theft88
Theft from the person82
Vehicle crime43

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.3 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Wharf Primary School

222 pupils0.6 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.9 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils1.2 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Dessert Factory1.0 km
  • Rise Climbing0.9 km
  • The Beans & Bubbles Company0.9 km
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.3 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.6 km
  • Food4Me0.8 km
  • B J Wines0.7 km
  • Brass Monkey Ice Cream0.9 km
  • Jetbros Newsagents0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Windjammer0.9 km
  • LA Lounge0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsburys - Unit G0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Awesome Burgers0.3 km
  • Chicken N That0.2 km
  • Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.7 km
  • Little Viet0.2 km
  • Oh My Dog0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Foggs At Ibis0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton2.1 km
  • Westcombe Park2.3 km
  • Surrey Quays2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km
  • IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.4 km