Silvertown Square is in London and in Newham district. E16 1GW is located in the Canning Town South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Silvertown Square, London, E16 1GW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1EX, E16 1FQ, E16 1YE, E16 1HB, E16 1HE, E16 1JH, E16 1YG, E16 1YH, E16 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 1GW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1GW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 49.4% | 54.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 40.4% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 0.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (89%) 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 | 42.2% | 56.4% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1GW this area, 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 8% | -19.9% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.3% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 63.9% | 47.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 16.7% | 3% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 11.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.1% | 34.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 57.8% | 37.2% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 15.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 30.5% | 15.8% | 5.6% | 24.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.2% 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 | 57.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 27.2% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 9.3% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.1% | 76.7% | -25.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silvertown Square was 166.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silvertown Square has the 25th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 208th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 355.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Eddington Court, 1 Silvertown Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-04-15 | £375,000 |
| 7 Eddington Court, 1 Silvertown Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-31 | £610,823 |
| 30 Eddington Court, 1 Silvertown Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-19 | £343,076 |
| 9 Eddington Court, 1 Silvertown Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-11-08 | £702,206 |
| 27 Eddington Court, 1 Silvertown Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-28 | £464,684 |
E16 1GW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 224 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,395 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 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,978 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 | 3,983 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 | 2,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapix - Coffee And Wine House | 15 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 63 yd | |
| Grizzlys | 3 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 93 yd | |
| Petit Cafe | 4 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 109 yd | |
| Mooboo | 1 Sylvia Pankhurst Street, Canning Town | 117 yd | |
| Starbucks Canning Town | 6 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 275 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 372 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 426 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 708 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 129 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 176 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 182 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 325 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 169 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 355 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 377 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 185 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 383 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 515 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 580 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 664 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.