Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E16 3BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 3BD.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E16 3BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E16 3BD has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 3BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Docklands in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3BD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00017796 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3BD. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.6%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean28.7%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E16 3BD is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences204
Anti-social behaviour146
Vehicle crime112
Other theft90
Drugs44

school Local Schools

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Hallsville Primary School

Outstanding470 pupils0.5 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.5 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.5 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.5 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils0.8 km
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Britannia Village Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Bagel Factory0.4 km
  • Ieva Supermarket0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Newsagents0.2 km
  • Prince Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • 8 Slices Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee (West)0.4 km
  • Cosy Cafe0.8 km
  • E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.4 km
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Sushi Katana0.6 km
  • Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Burgers N That Limited0.8 km
  • Golden Sands Chinese Food0.2 km
  • Indian Bliss Biriyani0.8 km
  • + 31 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.9 km
  • Prince Regent Hotel0.6 km
  • Express By Holiday Inn - Royal Docklands0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London Docklands (Canning Town)0.9 km
  • Foggs At Ibis0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • LA Lounge0.9 km
  • Beckton Arms0.9 km
  • Streeties P H0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Local0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Ham2.3 km
  • Surrey Quays2.7 km
  • Charlton2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Custom House Rail Station0.3 km
  • Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
  • Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km
  • Royal Victoria DLR Station0.4 km