E16 2JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pier Road, 0.2km from Woolwich, North in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2JJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2JJ are sourced from Output Area E00174963 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIER ROAD, E16 2JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER ROAD, E16 2JJ.
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£ 0 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2JJ 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 53% of tenure in E16 2JJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-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 2JJ. The average age is 29.9. 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
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Flat
£ 132,000
1 sales · Mean £ 132,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2JJ is moderate at 58 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
New Directions
London Design and Engineering UTC
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Winsor Primary School
Drew Primary School
Cardwell Primary School
Mulgrave Primary School
Gallions Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Amma's Fare Off licence0.8 km
- Le's Convenience Store & Off-Licence1.0 km
- Cromwell Stores Off Licence0.2 km
- FM & Co General Store0.2 km
- Unique Store0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ammas Fayre0.8 km
- The Greyhound1.0 km
- The Guard House0.9 km
- Dial Arch0.9 km
- Castle Tavern0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Creams Cafe0.8 km
- First Choice Cafe0.7 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- Helen's Kitchen0.7 km
- Inbetween Fusion Burgers0.8 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland Food Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Hanlong0.7 km
- Himalayan Dumpling0.8 km
- Pizza Inn0.7 km
- New Kings Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Downey's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- London City Airport Hotel0.7 km
- Travelodge London Woolwich0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woolwich Dockyard1.2 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
- Surrey Quays1.3 km
Bus Stops
- North Woolwich Rail Station0.1 km
- King George V DLR Station0.3 km
- Woolwich Ferry North Pier0.3 km
- Woolwich Ferry North Pier0.3 km
- King George V DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E162JJ · Data under Open Government Licence