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About

Custom House is a residential and commercial area in the London Borough of Newham, located near the Royal Docks and the ExCeL exhibition center. The area is well-connected, with Custom House DLR station providing easy access to Canary Wharf and central London. The nearby A13 and A406 roads offer additional transport links. Housing in the area includes a mix of older terraced homes and modern apartment blocks, with ongoing regeneration projects shaping its development.

The area is close to the Thames waterfront, offering views of the river and nearby landmarks like the Emirates Air Line cable car. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and community facilities, while the ExCeL center hosts major events, bringing visitors to the area. Custom House is part of the wider regeneration of East London, with plans for new housing and infrastructure aimed at improving the neighborhood. The area retains a strong sense of community, with parks and green spaces providing recreational options for residents.

Area overview

On average Custom House has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Custom House is £48,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Custom House: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Custom House Population
9,552
Population density
6,731 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,269
23.75%
African
2,126
22.26%
Other White
1,486
15.56%
Bangladeshi
808
8.46%
Caribbean
466
4.88%
Total population: 9,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
978
29.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
756
22.7%
Other social rented
653
19.61%
Owns with a mortgage
546
16.4%
Owns outright
219
6.58%
Total households: 3,330

Property prices in Custom House

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £362,000 in Custom House area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Custom House in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Custom House over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£320,000
Semi-Detached1£315,000
Terraced15£427,000

10 years median price trend in Custom House

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Custom House.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.