Postcode Analysis Newham, London

KING GEORGE AVENUE, E16 3HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING GEORGE AVENUE, E16 3HP.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

33

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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 3HP 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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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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 3HP has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 3.7% year-on-year.

home £438,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E16 3HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King George Avenue, 0.3km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3HP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £438k, down 3.7% 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 3HP are sourced from Output Area E00017766 (shared with 9 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 3HP. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.6%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean21.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 416,500

8 sales · Mean £ 414,225

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

Crime around E16 3HP is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences151
Vehicle crime127
Anti-social behaviour85
Other theft30
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Scott Wilkie Primary School

Good343 pupils0.1 km
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Calverton Primary School

Requires Improvement420 pupils0.2 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils0.3 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.6 km
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Ellen Wilkinson Primary School

Good444 pupils0.6 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.9 km
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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.9 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • DSK0.6 km
  • Prince Newsagents0.5 km
  • VIN Food And Wine0.5 km
  • K D News0.9 km
  • Ieva Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Charcoal Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Garden Community (cafe)0.5 km
  • Payne And Gunter0.9 km
  • Pummaro0.9 km
  • The Pyramid0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • East Ocean0.8 km
  • Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Golden Sands Chinese Food1.0 km
  • Rotisserie0.9 km
  • White Label0.9 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Aloft Hotel London Excel0.5 km
  • Double Tree By Hilton0.5 km
  • Hampton By Hilton0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.5 km
  • Moxy London Excel0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Surrey Quays2.2 km
  • Woolwich Dockyard2.6 km
  • Charlton2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Prince Regent DLR Station0.5 km
  • Prince Regent DLR Station0.5 km