E16 3JP 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 3JP is 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. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 3JP are sourced from Output Area E00017786 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRINCE REGENT LANE, E16 3JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCE REGENT LANE, E16 3JP.
397
34
£ 48,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3JP 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 3JP has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 3JP. The average age is 34.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3JP is moderate at 58 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
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Cumberland Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- DSK0.5 km
- Prince Newsagents0.1 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.0 km
- K D News0.6 km
- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.5 km
- 8 Slices Pizzeria1.0 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.7 km
- Cosy Cafe0.6 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- East Ocean0.5 km
- Sushi Katana0.7 km
- Fundi Pizza0.7 km
- Orzos Deli0.6 km
- Prime Burger0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.0 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.6 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.8 km
- Hampton By Hilton0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.5 km
- Surrey Quays2.6 km
- Woolwich Dockyard2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.5 km
- Prince Regent DLR Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E163JP · Data under Open Government Licence