E16 3HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Randolph Approach, 0.2km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3HU 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 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k. 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 3HU are sourced from Output Area E00017766 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RANDOLPH APPROACH, E16 3HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RANDOLPH APPROACH, E16 3HU.
434
33
£ 48,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3HU 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.
Area Character
E16 3HU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3HU. 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
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
£ 380,000
8 sales · Mean £ 373,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3HU is moderate at 64 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
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Calverton Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- DSK0.5 km
- Prince Newsagents0.4 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.4 km
- K D News0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.7 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.9 km
- Cosy Cafe0.9 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.9 km
- E16 Coffee0.9 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- East Ocean0.7 km
- Fundi Pizza0.9 km
- Orzos Deli0.8 km
- Prime Burger0.8 km
- Eastenders Kebab0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Prince Regent Hotel0.4 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.5 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.6 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Surrey Quays2.3 km
- Woolwich Dockyard2.7 km
- West Ham2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.4 km
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E163HU · Data under Open Government Licence