E16 3RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croombs Road, 0.3km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £435k.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 3RN are sourced from Output Area E00017777 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROOMBS ROAD, E16 3RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROOMBS ROAD, E16 3RN.
520
35
£ 53,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3RN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
52% of E16 3RN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3RN. The average age is 34.7. 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
Terraced
£ 418,000
7 sales · Mean £ 410,214
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E16 3RN has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Cumberland Community School
Calverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Convenience Store0.7 km
- DSK0.2 km
- P And H Mini Market0.9 km
- Prince Newsagents0.2 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.3 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hampton By Hilton1.0 km
- Aloft Hotel London Excel0.8 km
- Double Tree By Hilton0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel1.0 km
- Moxy London Excel0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Yi Ban Restaurant1.0 km
- Charcoal Restaurant0.3 km
- Delimarche Cafe0.8 km
- The Garden Community (cafe)0.5 km
- Chopd - Unit S71.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Joy Foundation0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- East Ocean0.3 km
- Spice0.9 km
- Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Baba Dhaba1.0 km
- Chozen Noodle1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.5 km
- Surrey Quays2.7 km
- Woolwich Dockyard3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E163RN · Data under Open Government Licence