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.
E16 1UA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1UA.
437
34
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1UA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
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.
school Local Schools
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Royal Wharf Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
St Luke's Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.5 km
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- LA Lounge0.4 km
- The Windjammer0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E161UA · Data under Open Government Licence