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.
WESLEY AVENUE, E16 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY AVENUE, E16 1SW.
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33
£ 0 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Royal Wharf Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Windjammer0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys - Unit G0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E161SW · Data under Open Government Licence