Western Gateway is in London and in Newham district. E16 1BA is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Gateway, London, E16 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1AZ, E16 1BD, E16 1DR, E16 1YX, E16 1YY, E16 3AL, E16 1BJ, E16 1BN, E16 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 48.6% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 56.6% | 51.4% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E16 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.4% | 61.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 27.9% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 49.5% | -9.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E16 1BA this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 65.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 43% | 61.7% | 18.7% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, just 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.3% | 42.6% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 21.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.1% | 13.9% | -14.2% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 33.9% | 42.8% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.6% | 11.1% | -7.5% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 11.1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Gateway was 349.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Gateway has the 14th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 68th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 28 The Grainstore, 4 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2025-03-21 | £412,428 |
| Flat 72 The Grainstore, 4 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2025-03-19 | £430,997 |
| Unit A The Grainstore, 4 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2024-08-30 | £566,286 |
| Flat 34 The Grainstore, 4 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-02 | £265,446 |
| Flat 77 The Grainstore, 4 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-12 | £508,205 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | 4out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,251 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway | 94 yd | |
| Tapa Tapa | Unit R4, Warehouse K | 94 yd | |
| Med Grill | Unit R2, Warehouse K | 95 yd | |
| China Palace | Unit R1, Warehouse K | 95 yd | |
| Novotel London Excel - The Upper Deck | Novotel, 7 Western Gateway | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 708 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 255 yd | |
| Pacific Fish Bar | 21 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 255 yd | |
| Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food | 13 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 255 yd | |
| Oh My Dog | Unit 12 Level 1, ExCel | 267 yd | |
| White Label | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 334 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 251 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 275 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 887 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 1,018 yd |
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,067 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 248.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 234.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.