Postcode Analysis Newham, London

LOCK SIDE WAY, E16 2HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCK SIDE WAY, E16 2HA.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British53.2%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences65
Anti-social behaviour40
Vehicle crime28
Theft from the person20
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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London Design and Engineering UTC

Good646 pupils0.8 km
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New Directions

Good16 pupils0.9 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Gallions Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils1.4 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • New Kings Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Morleys Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.2 km
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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