Western Gateway is in London and in Newham district. E16 1BT is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Gateway, London, E16 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1BT, E16 1BU, E16 1BW, E16 1BZ, E16 1DE, E16 1BL, E16 1BQ, E16 1BY, E16 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1BT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 39.9% | 48.9% | 9.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 60.1% | 51.1% | -9.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% 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 | 66.2% | 60% | -6.2% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 34.1% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
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 (96.3%) 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 | 55.7% | 66.7% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 29.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 3.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 1BT this area, 5.8% 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 80.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.9% | 80.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 46.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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 | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 7.4% |
| Indian | 21.3% | 24.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 21.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 36.1% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 29.6% 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 | 39.2% | 29.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -53.6% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 22.6% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.5% | 33.3% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 27.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 38.2% | 29.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -53.9% |
| 10+ Years | 17.6% | 18.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.9% | 19.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 16.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 18.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.2% | 76.7% | -34.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 18.7% | 1.2% | 17.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 19.4% | 1.7% | 17.7% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Gateway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canning Town North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 73 Adriatic Apartments, 20 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2024-01-26 | £304,111 |
| Flat 58 Adriatic Apartments, 20 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-12-15 | £511,076 |
| Flat 68 Adriatic Apartments, 20 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £597,500 | 2021-06-30 | £605,442 |
| Flat 85 Adriatic Apartments, 20 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-04-16 | £671,355 |
| Flat 82 Adriatic Apartments, 20 Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-09-14 | £643,574 |
E16 1BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 53 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,242 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 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,340 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 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,989 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 | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,922 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 | 4,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratelli Deli | Unit A, Adriatic Apartments | 2 yd | |
| Marina Grill And Restaurant | Unit 4A, Excel Marina | 228 yd | |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria | Unit 2, Excel Marina | 228 yd | |
| Top 1 Forever | Unit 7, Excel Marina | 228 yd | |
| Al Masar / Bonnane Pizza | Unit 8, Excel Marina | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 464 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love My Kitchen Ltd | Unit F10, Expressway Studios | 344 yd | |
| Burgers N That Limited | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 428 yd | |
| Kassaban | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 428 yd | |
| The Skewed Turk | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 428 yd | |
| Pasta Evengelists | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 80 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 719 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 144 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 743 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 923 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 995 yd | |
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 250.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 243.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.