E16 3JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 3JN 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3JN are sourced from Output Area E00017760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E16 3JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E16 3JN.
315
36
£ 53,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3JN 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 3JN has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 3JN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E16 3JN has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Tollgate Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Cumberland Community School
Royal Docks Academy
Kaizen Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- DSK0.3 km
- P And H Mini Market0.8 km
- Prince Newsagents0.2 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.3 km
- K D News0.4 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- South West Ham Labour Club1.0 km
- The Joy Foundation0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.3 km
- Delimarche Cafe0.8 km
- Cornerstone - Charity Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.9 km
- Cosy Cafe0.4 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- East Ocean0.3 km
- Spice0.9 km
- New World1.0 km
- Sushi Katana0.6 km
- Fundi Pizza0.9 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Prince Regent Hotel0.3 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.8 km
- Woolwich Dockyard3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E163JN · Data under Open Government Licence