E16 2EL is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from North Woolwich in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2EL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2EL are sourced from Output Area E00182074 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2EL.
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33
£ 0 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 49% social renting, E16 2EL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-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 2EL. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2EL is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drew Primary School
New Directions
London Design and Engineering UTC
Cardwell Primary School
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Winsor Primary School
Woodhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Amma's Fare Off licence1.0 km
- Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence0.9 km
- Cromwell Stores Off Licence0.6 km
- FM & Co General Store0.6 km
- Cromwell Stores0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- First Choice Cafe1.0 km
- Happy House1.0 km
- Helen's Kitchen1.0 km
- Roz Cafe0.6 km
- Enugu Spot1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mimi's Kitchen1.0 km
- New Kings Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Sapranos1.0 km
- The Girl Of Sandwiches0.6 km
- Papa Johns1.0 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- London City Airport Hotel0.1 km
- Courtyard By Marriott - London City Airport0.8 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cabin Bar0.7 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- Henley Arms0.2 km
- The Greyhound0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.0 km
- Woolwich Dockyard1.1 km
- Woolwich1.5 km
Bus Stops
- London City Airport0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E162EL · Data under Open Government Licence