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.
CAVENDISH SQUARE, E16 2XN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH SQUARE, E16 2XN.
536
29
£ 51,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2XN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
London Design and Engineering UTC
Gallions Primary School
Winsor Primary School
New Directions
Discovery Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E162XN · Data under Open Government Licence