Postcode Analysis Newham, London

SARK WALK, E16 3PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARK WALK, E16 3PS.

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Population

506

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British46.9%
Asian / British Asian21.1%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Shoplifting203
Violence and sexual offences197
Anti-social behaviour119
Vehicle crime92
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Rosetta Primary School

Good579 pupils0.1 km
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Edith Kerrison Nursery School

Good133 pupils0.1 km
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St Joachim's Catholic Primary School

Good319 pupils0.4 km
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Royal Docks Academy

Good863 pupils0.6 km
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Scott Wilkie Primary School

Good343 pupils0.6 km
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Keir Hardie Primary School

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Tollgate Primary School

Outstanding448 pupils0.6 km
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Cumberland Community School

Good1434 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Abbey Arms0.9 km
  • The Joy Foundation0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Plc -Balaam Street1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

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

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