Postcode Analysis Newham, London

CHURCH STREET, E16 2NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, E16 2NB.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 2NB 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in E16 2NB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E16 2NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Street, 0.4km from Woolwich, North in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2NB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% 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. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 2NB are sourced from Output Area E00018215 (shared with 5 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 2NB. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British22.3%
Asian / British Asian19.2%
Black / African / Caribbean47.8%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 258,000

1 sales · Mean £ 258,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E16 2NB is moderate at 55 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour55
Drugs26
Vehicle crime16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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New Directions

Good16 pupils0.2 km
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London Design and Engineering UTC

Good646 pupils0.7 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School

Good1660 pupils1.1 km
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Gallions Primary School

Good441 pupils1.3 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils1.3 km
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Drew Primary School

Good426 pupils1.4 km
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Mulgrave Primary School

Good393 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cezar's shop0.9 km
  • Food Store No.1 Ltd1.0 km
  • TK Maxx0.9 km
  • Unique Store0.4 km
  • Cromwell Stores Off Licence0.2 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • At Vr limited0.9 km
  • Beefeater Woolwich0.9 km
  • Enugu Spot0.8 km
  • The Yoga Space London0.7 km
  • Pier Masala0.3 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Food Limited1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • P’s Place1.0 km
  • Sapranos0.8 km
  • Morleys Coffee Ltd1.0 km
  • New Kings Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Hanlong0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • London City Airport Hotel1.0 km
  • Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Woolwich1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Ammas Fayre1.0 km
  • Dial Arch0.9 km
  • The Guard House0.9 km
  • Castle Tavern1.0 km
  • Roses Public House0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woolwich Arsenal1.2 km
  • Woolwich Dockyard1.4 km
  • Woolwich1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • King George V DLR Station0.3 km
  • North Woolwich Rail Station0.3 km
  • King George V DLR Station0.4 km