Affluence in E16 2GS
How E16 2GS ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Silvertown & Royal Wharf
- Council
- Newham
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,493 (2024)
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How well off E16 2GS is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the E16 2GS area scores 8.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is older people in low-income households (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Barriers to housing and services4.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Crime7.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Living environment8.0
- Employment9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
73.8% of adults in the E16 2GS area are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 2.1% are retired and 10.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
51.1% of adults in the E16 2GS area work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
65.6% of adults in the E16 2GS area hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 8.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around E16 2GS (Silvertown & Royal Wharf) (about 1,493 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.