Newham · E16

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Covering Silvertown, North Woolwich, Canning Town, Custom House, London City Airport, including Beckton, Canning Town North, Canning Town South. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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E16 (Silvertown) in a nutshell

E16 covers Silvertown, North Woolwich, Canning Town, Custom House, London City Airport, in Newham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for E16

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Newham council area

E16 is in Newham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

E16 stretches across Beckton, Canning Town North, Canning Town South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'E16', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Newham homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Newham: 43.6% purpose-built flats, 7.0% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Newham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does E16 cover?

E16 (Silvertown, North Woolwich, Canning Town, Custom House, London City Airport) includes the wards of Beckton, Canning Town North, Canning Town South, Custom House, Plaistow South, Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Royal Albert, Royal Victoria (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to E16?

Neighbouring districts include E13 (Plaistow), SE7 (Charlton), E7 (Forest Gate), E14 (Poplar) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering E16 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in E16?

About 17,275 households and 45,105 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,063 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is E16 in?

E16 sits in Newham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: West Ham and Beckton.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
E16 1
Areas covered
Silvertown, North Woolwich, Canning Town, Custom House, London City Airport 2
Active postcodes
1,063 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,275 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
45,105 2
Electoral wards
Beckton, Canning Town North, Canning Town South, Custom House, Plaistow South, Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Royal Albert, Royal Victoria 4
Parliamentary constituencies
West Ham and Beckton 4
Local authority
Newham 4
Households privately renting (Newham built-up area)
38.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.