E16 4NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Canning Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town North ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 4NY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 4NY are sourced from Output Area E00017706 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 4NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 4NY.
356
34
£ 59,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. E16 4NY's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 30% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 4NY. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 4NY is moderate at 77 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
Star Primary School
Eastlea Community School
Gainsborough Primary School
Rokeby School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Grange Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- KYR Kitchen0.9 km
- Rial0.8 km
- Station Fish Bar0.8 km
- Chicken City0.9 km
- Eightys Kitchen0.4 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Firat 01 Supermarket0.5 km
- Balaam Street Grocery1.0 km
- Chinese Health Centre / Kei Holistic Centre0.4 km
- Farm House0.9 km
- Londis0.4 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Britannia Cafe0.9 km
- Fresh Seafood0.6 km
- Kitchen370.4 km
- Little Italy Pizza Wood Fired Oven0.7 km
- McDonalds - Canning Town0.5 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Iceland Plc -Balaam Street1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.7 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Streeties P H0.9 km
- Beckton Arms0.6 km
- East London Rugby Club0.8 km
- Eadn London0.4 km
- Soda & Friends0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham0.9 km
- Stratford London2.5 km
- Maryland2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Star Lane DLR Station0.3 km
- Star Lane DLR Station0.3 km
- Star Lane DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E164NY · Data under Open Government Licence