Postcode E16 1NX is located in a major urban area, within the Custom House ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Custom House area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 per year. The nearest station is Royal Victoria, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.
Custom House has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Custom House has a low crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 153 ft away from E16 1NX.
Custom House near E16 1NX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canning Town Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
| 0.5 mi | Malmesbury Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Malmesbury Road Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £5,820 per square metre) in Custom House area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 33 | £283,000 | £5,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £455,000 | £7,203 |
| Terraced | 27 | £427,000 | £5,691 |
10 year median price trend in Custom House
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1NX.
In the E16 1NX postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nemunas | 50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QB | Walking directions to Nemunas |
| 0.2 mi | BP Connect | Newham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QX | Walking directions to BP Connect |
| 0.3 mi | S & G Mini Market | 120 Ravenscroft Road, London, E16 4AG | Walking directions to S & G Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premium Food & Wine | 158-160 Barking Road, London, E16 1EN | Walking directions to Premium Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 146-148 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1EN | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 1NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Heather Lafferty
Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Rush
Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026
Thelma Odoi
Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 1NX records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E16 1NX in Custom House is £360,000 (about £5,820 per square metre) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E16 1NX, including Keir Hardie Primary School (Good), Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding) and Rokeby School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1NX is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 678 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1NX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,790 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1NX is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heather Lafferty (Labour and Co-operative Party), Simon Rush (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Thelma Odoi (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.