E16 3JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prince Regent Lane, 0.4km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3JJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 3JJ are sourced from Output Area E00017760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE REGENT LANE, E16 3JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE REGENT LANE, E16 3JJ.
315
36
£ 53,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3JJ 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
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in E16 3JJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3JJ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3JJ is moderate at 52 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
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Tollgate Primary School
Cumberland Community School
Keir Hardie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- DSK0.4 km
- P And H Mini Market0.9 km
- Prince Newsagents0.1 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.1 km
- K D News0.5 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Joy Foundation0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.4 km
- Delimarche Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.8 km
- Cosy Cafe0.4 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.8 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- East Ocean0.4 km
- Spice1.0 km
- Sushi Katana0.6 km
- Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.6 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.7 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.9 km
- Foggs At Ibis1.0 km
- Moxy London Excel1.0 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.7 km
- Woolwich Dockyard3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E163JJ · Data under Open Government Licence