E16 4NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Mill Meads in Newham. Administratively it sits within Canning Town North ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 4NZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 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 4NZ are sourced from Output Area E00017700 (shared with 119 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 4NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 4NZ.
275
41
£ 59,600 /yr
45%
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
E16 4NZ has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 41-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 4NZ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4NZ is moderate at 72 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
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Rokeby School
Grange Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Harris Science Academy East London
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bargain Halal Meat Centre0.6 km
- Goppa0.3 km
- Just Homes Charity0.8 km
- Novilho De Ouro0.4 km
- Premium Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beckton Arms0.8 km
- East London Rugby Club0.8 km
- Abbey Arms1.0 km
- Eadn London0.3 km
- Soda & Friends0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- C Breeze Jerk Restaurant0.4 km
- Kings Restaurant0.6 km
- Love Choco0.6 km
- Mazzis Cafe0.6 km
- P&A Food Management Services Limited0.3 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway0.4 km
- FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Friscos0.6 km
- Grange Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Canning Town Pizza And Grill0.7 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis London Canning Town0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham0.8 km
- Stratford London2.4 km
- Maryland2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Star Lane DLR Station0.2 km
- Star Lane DLR Station0.2 km
- Star Lane DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E164NZ · Data under Open Government Licence