E16 3BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Dock Road, 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 3BT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £414k, up 2.2% year-on-year. 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 3BT are sourced from Output Area E00017738 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA DOCK ROAD, E16 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA DOCK ROAD, E16 3BT.
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 3BT 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. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3BT. 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
Terraced
£ 405,000
3 sales · Mean £ 389,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3BT is moderate at 74 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
Britannia Village Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Oasis Academy Silvertown
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 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
- + 26 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
50 nearby- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Mooboo0.9 km
- Peacock Gymnasium0.5 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Fundi Pizza0.5 km
- Orzos Deli0.6 km
- Prime Burger0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- The Orchard0.9 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beckton Arms0.9 km
- LA Lounge0.6 km
- Streeties P H0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsburys Local0.7 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 Station0.1 km
- Royal Victoria DLR Station0.1 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: E163BT · Data under Open Government Licence