E16 1UQ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 1UQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 1UQ are sourced from Output Area E00175058 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 1UQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 1UQ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 1UQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, E16 1UQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 1UQ. The average age is 35.7. 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 1UQ is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Royal Docks Academy
Hallsville Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bagel Factory0.3 km
- Ieva Supermarket0.8 km
- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Eastside Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.5 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.5 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.3 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.3 km
- E16 Coffee0.3 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.7 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.8 km
- Prince Regent Hotel1.0 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Royal Wharf Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Burgers N That Limited0.6 km
- Cake And Custard Factory (Canning Town)0.4 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.6 km
- Indian Bliss Biriyani0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- LA Lounge0.6 km
- The Windjammer0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsburys - Unit G0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays2.0 km
- Charlton2.1 km
- Westcombe Park2.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.5 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E161UQ · Data under Open Government Licence