Postcode Analysis Newham, London

CAVENDISH SQUARE, E16 2XN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH SQUARE, E16 2XN.

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Population

536

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E16 2XN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, E16 2XN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 29-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 2XN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cavendish Square, 0.6km from Cyprus in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 2XN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 69% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £579k.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 2XN are sourced from Output Area E00182356 (shared with 8 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 2XN. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian26.5%
Black / African / Caribbean25.8%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 579,000

53 sales · Mean £ 523,009

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

Crime around E16 2XN is moderate at 56 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 offences62
Anti-social behaviour36
Vehicle crime27
Theft from the person19
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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London Design and Engineering UTC

Good646 pupils0.8 km
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Gallions Primary School

Good441 pupils0.9 km
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Winsor Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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New Directions

Good16 pupils1.0 km
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Discovery Primary School

Good642 pupils1.4 km
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Heronsgate Primary School

Outstanding800 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Costa Outlet0.8 km
  • Papa Johns Outlet0.8 km
  • Sports Dock0.8 km
  • Cafe Spice Namaste0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • The Slow Gin Van0.6 km
  • Unique Store0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Eastender Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Morleys Coffee Ltd0.6 km
  • Downey's Fish & Chips0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woolwich Arsenal2.0 km
  • Plumstead2.0 km
  • Woolwich2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gallions Reach DLR Station0.4 km
  • Gallions Reach DLR Station0.4 km
  • Gallions Reach DLR Station0.4 km