E16 2JP is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from North Woolwich in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2JP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2JP are sourced from Output Area E00182074 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2JP.
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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 2JP 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
E16 2JP has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2JP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2JP is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. 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
Winsor Primary School
Royal Greenwich Trust School
Cardwell Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cromwell Stores Off Licence0.8 km
- FM & Co General Store0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Fight For Peace0.8 km
- UP1 News0.8 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- London City Airport Hotel0.1 km
- IBIS Budget Hotel0.8 km
- Courtyard By Marriott - London City Airport0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Roz Cafe0.7 km
- Jet Centre0.9 km
- Royal Docks Learning And Activity Centre0.4 km
- City Bar & Grill0.5 km
- Fusion Foods Pop Up Restaurant0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New Kings Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- Kams Kitchen0.4 km
- Wumis African Takeaway0.7 km
- Pizazza0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Henley Arms0.3 km
- Cabin Bar0.5 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays1.1 km
- Woolwich Dockyard1.2 km
- Woolwich1.7 km
Bus Stops
- London City Airport0.2 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.3 km
- London City Airport DLR Station0.3 km
- Silvertown & City Airport Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E162JP · Data under Open Government Licence