E16 3NB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devonshire Road, 0.6km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3NB 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. 47% 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k. 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 3NB are sourced from Output Area E00017791 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEVONSHIRE ROAD, E16 3NB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVONSHIRE ROAD, E16 3NB.
583
34
£ 48,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, E16 3NB 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 3NB. The average age is 33.9. 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
£ 331,500
4 sales · Mean £ 325,750
Terraced
£ 332,500
1 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3NB is moderate at 59 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
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Royal Docks Academy
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
Ravenscroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Bagel Factory0.6 km
- Ieva Supermarket0.3 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Newsagents0.7 km
- Ravenscroft Mini Market0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria0.8 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza0.8 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.6 km
- Cosy Cafe0.5 km
- E16 Bakery, Cafe & Lounge0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Sushi Katana0.5 km
- Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.4 km
- KYR Kitchen0.8 km
- Rotisserie0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.7 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.9 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.2 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.6 km
- Charlton2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Custom House Rail Station0.4 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.4 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E163NB · Data under Open Government Licence