E16 2AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gallions Road, 0.2km from Silvertown in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00182290 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALLIONS ROAD, E16 2AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALLIONS ROAD, E16 2AH.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2AH 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
E16 2AH has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2AH. The average age is 30.0. 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
£ 124,800
14 sales · Mean £ 205,595
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2AH is moderate at 62 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
Royal Wharf Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Britannia Village Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Drew Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Britannia Village Market0.5 km
- Nisa Victoria Food1.0 km
- Village Food Store1.0 km
- AK Estate Maintenance Ltd - Vending Machine0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.9 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.9 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.7 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.7 km
- E16 Coffee0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hampton By Hilton1.0 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel1.0 km
- Moxy London Excel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel London Excel1.0 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Royal British Legion1.0 km
- The Windjammer0.3 km
- Anchor & Hope1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys - Unit G0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Oh My Dog0.7 km
- Potato Factory0.7 km
- Sandwich And Co0.7 km
- Baba Dhaba0.7 km
- Chozen Noodle0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.5 km
- Charlton1.7 km
- Woolwich Dockyard2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pontoon Dock DLR Station0.0 km
- Pontoon Dock DLR Station0.0 km
- Pontoon Dock DLR Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E162AH · Data under Open Government Licence