E16 2YW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Clipper Street, 0.5km from Silvertown in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Victoria ward and the East Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E16 2YW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (75% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £537k, down 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 2YW are sourced from Output Area E00182247 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIPPER STREET, E16 2YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIPPER STREET, E16 2YW.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 2YW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E16 2YW is a young, economically active community — 83% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 2YW. The average age is 29.6. 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
£ 534,800
57 sales · Mean £ 480,474
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 2YW is moderate at 64 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
Royal Wharf Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Britannia Village Primary School
Millennium Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Drew Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bagel Factory0.9 km
- Codix Pharma (UK) Limited0.9 km
- Naeems Minimart Ltd0.8 km
- Britannia Village Market0.6 km
- Nisa Victoria Food0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.9 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.9 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.9 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.9 km
- E16 Coffee0.9 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Baba Dhaba0.9 km
- Chozen Noodle0.9 km
- Cake Junkee Ltd/Jerk Chipz0.9 km
- Food Junkee Ltd0.9 km
- Royal Wharf Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Anchor & Hope0.8 km
- LA Lounge0.8 km
- The Windjammer0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys - Unit G0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Charlton1.5 km
- Surrey Quays1.7 km
- Westcombe Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Wharf Pier0.3 km
- Royal Wharf Pier0.3 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.3 km
- West Silvertown DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E162YW · Data under Open Government Licence