E16 3AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Martindale Avenue, 0.3km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3AB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00017738 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARTINDALE AVENUE, E16 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTINDALE AVENUE, E16 3AB.
309
36
£ 59,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, E16 3AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3AB. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
Terraced
£ 410,000
1 sales · Mean £ 410,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3AB is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hallsville Primary School
St Luke's Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Britannia Village Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Prince Newsagents0.9 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.9 km
- Sweeties Convenience & Off Licence0.7 km
- Ajimart0.5 km
- Just Homes Charity0.8 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.3 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.9 km
- Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.7 km
- Ibis London Canning Town0.9 km
- Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- 55 Square Limited1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Mooboo0.9 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Fundi Pizza0.5 km
- Orzos Deli0.6 km
- Prime Burger0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- The Orchard0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beckton Arms0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.7 km
- Streeties P H0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.3 km
- Charlton2.7 km
- Surrey Quays2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.2 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
- IFS Cloud Royal Docks0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E163AB · Data under Open Government Licence