E16 3PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sark Walk, 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 3PS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £388k. 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 3PS are sourced from Output Area E00017785 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SARK WALK, E16 3PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARK WALK, E16 3PS.
506
35
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3PS 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
53% of E16 3PS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3PS. The average age is 34.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 401,000
4 sales · Mean £ 398,250
Flat
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3PS is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosetta Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Keir Hardie Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
Cumberland Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Bagel Factory0.7 km
- Damla Supermarket1.0 km
- LMK Services0.9 km
- Newmans (West Ham) Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- T And J Whenlock0.9 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Abbey Arms0.9 km
- The Joy Foundation0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- 8 Slices Pizzeria1.0 km
- Al Masar/Bonnane Pizza1.0 km
- Albina1.0 km
- Cornerstone - Charity Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.7 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Plc -Balaam Street1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Jol Sagar Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- Max's Grill Peri Peri1.0 km
- New World1.0 km
- Sushi Katana0.4 km
- Chicken City0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Prince Regent Hotel0.3 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.8 km
- Foggs At Ibis0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.3 km
- Surrey Quays2.8 km
- Charlton3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E163PS · Data under Open Government Licence