Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 2JP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2JP.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British37.2%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean32.8%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Other crime24
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs16
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Drew Primary School

Good426 pupils0.4 km
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New Directions

Good16 pupils0.8 km
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London Design and Engineering UTC

Good646 pupils1.0 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.1 km
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Royal Greenwich Trust School

Good823 pupils1.2 km
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Cardwell Primary School

Outstanding456 pupils1.3 km
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Calverton Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils1.3 km
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School

Good1660 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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