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.
CHURCH STREET, E16 2NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, E16 2NB.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
New Directions
London Design and Engineering UTC
Winsor Primary School
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Gallions Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
Drew Primary School
Mulgrave Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Food Limited1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- London City Airport Hotel1.0 km
- Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.8 km
- Travelodge London Woolwich1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E162NB · Data under Open Government Licence