E16 2XW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Cyprus in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.
E16 2XW is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2XW are sourced from Output Area E00182327 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 2XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 2XW.
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32
£ 51,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2XW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E16 2XW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 11% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2XW. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2XW 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
New Directions
Winsor Primary School
Discovery Primary School
Heronsgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Downey's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Morleys Coffee Ltd0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Gallions Bar And Kitchen0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- The Slow Gin Van0.7 km
- Unique Store0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Sports Dock0.9 km
- Costa Outlet0.9 km
- Papa Johns Outlet0.9 km
- Cafe Spice Namaste0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plumstead1.9 km
- Woolwich Arsenal1.9 km
- Woolwich2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gallions Reach DLR Station0.5 km
- Gallions Reach DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E162XW · Data under Open Government Licence