E16 3LL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Macgregor Road, 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 3LL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 3LL are sourced from Output Area E00017770 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MACGREGOR ROAD, E16 3LL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACGREGOR ROAD, E16 3LL.
312
34
£ 53,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3LL 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
With 60% social renting, E16 3LL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 3LL. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 295,000
3 sales · Mean £ 293,666
Terraced
£ 257,000
1 sales · Mean £ 257,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3LL is moderate at 79 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
Tollgate Primary School
Cumberland Community School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Roman Road Primary School
Brampton Manor Academy
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Bestoland1.0 km
- DSK0.1 km
- P And H Mini Market0.7 km
- Prince Newsagents0.5 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- South West Ham Labour Club0.9 km
- The Joy Foundation0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.3 km
- Delimarche Cafe0.6 km
- Cosy Cafe0.6 km
- The Garden Community (cafe)0.8 km
- Fontanella Coffee House - Ground Floor Zone 60.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- East Ocean0.3 km
- King Rooster Ltd0.9 km
- Munch1.0 km
- Spice0.8 km
- Sushi Katana0.9 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Prince Regent Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.5 km
- Surrey Quays2.9 km
- Woolwich Dockyard3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E163LL · Data under Open Government Licence