E16 3RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nottingham Avenue, 0.3km from Custom House in Newham. Administratively it sits within Custom House ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E16 3RT is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E16 3RT are sourced from Output Area E00017784 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NOTTINGHAM AVENUE, E16 3RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOTTINGHAM AVENUE, E16 3RT.
313
35
£ 53,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E16 3RT 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
With 42% social renting, E16 3RT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E16 3RT. The average age is 34.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E16 3RT is moderate at 52 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
St Joachim's Catholic Primary School
Royal Docks Academy
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Rosetta Primary School
Tollgate Primary School
Calverton Primary School
Cumberland Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Payne And Gunter0.8 km
- Pummaro0.8 km
- The Pyramid0.8 km
- Yi Ban Restaurant0.9 km
- Costa Coffee (West)0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Sands Chinese Food0.7 km
- Rotisserie0.8 km
- White Label0.8 km
- Sushi Katana0.7 km
- East Ocean0.5 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Convenience Store0.8 km
- Bagel Factory0.8 km
- DSK0.4 km
- Prince Newsagents0.1 km
- VIN Food And Wine0.2 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Hampton By Hilton0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Excel0.8 km
- Moxy London Excel0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel London Excel0.8 km
- Prince Regent Hotel0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Joy Foundation1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham2.6 km
- Surrey Quays2.6 km
- Woolwich Dockyard2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E163RT · Data under Open Government Licence