E16 3NZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vandome Close, 0.6km from Victoria Docks in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3NZ 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £410k. 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 3NZ are sourced from Output Area E00017791 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VANDOME CLOSE, E16 3NZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VANDOME CLOSE, E16 3NZ.
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
E16 3NZ has a significant social housing presence — 47% 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 3NZ. 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
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
£ 385,000
6 sales · Mean £ 352,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3NZ is moderate at 73 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
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Keir Hardie Primary School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Hallsville Primary School
Ravenscroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- DSK0.9 km
- Prince Newsagents0.4 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.4 km
- K D News0.8 km
- AK Estate Maintenance Ltd - Vending Machine0.9 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Charcoal Restaurant0.8 km
- Bridge Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Chopd - Unit S70.4 km
- Fratelli Deli0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- East Ocean0.8 km
- Fundi Pizza0.4 km
- Orzos Deli0.5 km
- Prime Burger0.5 km
- Baba Dhaba0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Foggs At Ibis0.6 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.4 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.7 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.4 km
- Surrey Quays2.6 km
- Charlton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Custom House Rail Station0.2 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
- Custom House (for ExCel) DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E163NZ · Data under Open Government Licence