E16 3DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Throckmorton Road, 0.5km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k. 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 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00017795 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THROCKMORTON ROAD, E16 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THROCKMORTON ROAD, E16 3DW.
382
34
£ 48,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E16 3DW — 51% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3DW. The average age is 34.3. 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
£ 401,750
4 sales · Mean £ 401,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3DW is moderate at 81 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.
school Local Schools
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Calverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Hampton By Hilton1.0 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.3 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel1.0 km
- Moxy London Excel0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Yi Ban Restaurant1.0 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.7 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.7 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.4 km
- Cosy Cafe0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Bagel Factory0.4 km
- DSK0.8 km
- Prince Newsagents0.3 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.3 km
- K D News0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sushi Katana0.7 km
- East Ocean0.8 km
- House Of Indo-Chinese0.9 km
- Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food0.3 km
- Oh My Dog0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays2.5 km
- West Ham2.5 km
- Charlton2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Custom House Rail Station0.2 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.4 km
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E163DW · Data under Open Government Licence