E16 2HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lock Side Way, 0.6km from Cyprus in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
Day-to-day life in E16 2HA has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £455k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2HA are sourced from Output Area E00182057 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCK SIDE WAY, E16 2HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCK SIDE WAY, E16 2HA.
479
30
£ 51,900 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2HA 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
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 30, E16 2HA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £455k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2HA. The average age is 29.5. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 467,500
42 sales · Mean £ 453,109
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2HA is moderate at 51 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
London Design and Engineering UTC
New Directions
Winsor Primary School
Gallions Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Discovery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Cromwell Stores Off Licence1.0 km
- FM & Co General Store1.0 km
- The Slow Gin Van0.6 km
- Eastender Supermarket1.0 km
- Unique Store0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Outlet0.8 km
- Papa Johns Outlet0.8 km
- Cafe Spice Namaste0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sports Dock0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- New Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Morleys Coffee Ltd0.6 km
- Downey's Fish & Chips0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woolwich Arsenal1.8 km
- Plumstead1.8 km
- Woolwich2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gallions Reach DLR Station0.5 km
- Gallions Reach DLR Station0.5 km
- Gallions Reach DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E162HA · Data under Open Government Licence