E16 2EW is an active urban area located 1.0km from Silvertown in Newham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2EW are sourced from Output Area E00182074 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2EW.
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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 2EW 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
Social renting makes up 49% of tenure in E16 2EW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2EW. 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 rates near E16 2EW are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Drew Primary School
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Calverton Primary School
New Directions
Cardwell Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Woodhill Primary School
London Design and Engineering UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.7 km
- Cromwell Stores0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- WH Smith, West Pier0.3 km
- Dockside News0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Double Tree By Hilton0.9 km
- London City Airport Hotel0.4 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Cafe Bonnane0.7 km
- CaffE Nero0.3 km
- Soul & Grain0.3 km
- Yi Ban Restaurant0.8 km
- the chef house kitchen0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cabin Bar0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- Henley Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Girl Of Sandwiches0.1 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Kams Kitchen0.1 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Pizazza0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.0 km
- Woolwich Dockyard1.3 km
- Woolwich1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Silvertown & City Airport Rail Station0.1 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.2 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.2 km
- London City Airport0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E162EW · Data under Open Government Licence