Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 1UA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

437

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 1UA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, E16 1UA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E16 1UA is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1UA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 1UA are sourced from Output Area E00182093 (shared with 16 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 1UA. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean40.2%
Other / Mixed12.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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Crime around E16 1UA is moderate at 84 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour99
Other theft93
Theft from the person74
Drugs40

school Local Schools

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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.1 km
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Oasis Academy Silvertown

Good407 pupils0.2 km
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Royal Wharf Primary School

222 pupils0.4 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils1.1 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils1.3 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.6 km
  • Britannia Village Market0.3 km
  • Nisa Victoria Food0.5 km
  • Naeems Minimart Ltd0.9 km
  • Martees0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee (West)0.6 km
  • E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.6 km
  • E16 Coffee0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel1.0 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Royal Wharf Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Burgers N That Limited0.4 km
  • Cake And Custard Factory (Canning Town)0.2 km
  • Golden Sands Chinese Food0.8 km
  • Indian Bliss Biriyani0.4 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • LA Lounge0.4 km
  • The Windjammer0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsburys - Unit G0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Charlton1.9 km
  • Surrey Quays2.1 km
  • Westcombe Park2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.1 km
  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.1 km
  • West Silvertown DLR Station0.1 km