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London (E16)
The E16 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1216 individual postcodes.
There are 8 electoral wards in the E16 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Newham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in E16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of E16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
E16 is a postcode area within the London district, based in the Canning Town and Silvertown neighbourhoods. It is located in the east of the city, close to the River Thames, the Royal Docks, the ExCel Centre and London City Airport.
E16 was one of the original postal districts of London, when the system was introduced during the mid-nineteenth century, and was earlier known as Stepney. Today, it comprises part of the London Borough of Newham and is divided into five sub-districts: North Woolwich, Custom House, Canning Town South, Canning Town North and Silvertown.
The area features a mix of residential and commercial premises. With the rapid redevelopment that is taking place in the area, there are a number of modern residential complexes and commercial networks that are cropping up. The area is also home to a number of green spaces, including the Royal Docks, Central Park and East London Cemetery.
Canning Town, one of the E16 sub-districts, is the main retail and entertainment hub in the area. It features a range of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and community centres. It also hosts the largest outdoor market in Europe, with over 400 stalls selling a variety of goods.
A number of transport links connect the area to the rest of London. The London Underground's District and Hammersmith & City Lines have two stations in E16: Canning Town and North Woolwich. Bus services are also available, providing direct links to London Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Canary Wharf and Stratford.
Culture and the arts are also thriving in this area, with a number of galleries and arts organisations operating in the locality. These include the Docklands Museum, as well as the multi-arts Empire Theatre.
E16 is a vibrant and dynamic area that is steadily growing into a desirable neighbourhood to live, work and play in.
Demographics
Greater London
E16 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | E16 |
| Postal Town | London |
| MSOA Name | Newham 034 |
| LSOA Name | Newham 034G |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
E16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of E16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.