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E16 1PR

Fords Park Road

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 1PR

Overview

Postcode E16 1PR 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 Custom House, 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Custom House has a low crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1PR.

Flood risk

Very low

Custom House near E16 1PR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House
0.4 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria
0.6 mi

3

Canning Town

DLR, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canning Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCanning Town Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground
0.3 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park
0.5 miRoyal Victoria SquareSmallWalking directions to Royal Victoria Square

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
23,131.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.65(-38%)
Vehicle crime
13.53(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(+18%)
Other theft
3.64(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
25.65%
Other White
95
22.57%
African
67
15.91%
Chinese
24
5.7%
Indian
22
5.23%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
50.57%
No qualifications
47
13.51%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
35.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
27.33%
Social rents from council
31
19.25%
Owns outright
13
8.07%
Other social rented
12
7.45%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Custom House

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)

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Custom House over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats33£283,000£5,750
Semi-Detached3£455,000£7,203
Terraced27£427,000£5,691

10 year median price trend in Custom House

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026Flat 28, Ariel Apartments, 1, Crediton Road, London, E16 1GDFlatsLeasehold£175,000
29 Oct 2025Flat 22, Ariel Apartments, 1, Crediton Road, London, E16 1GDFlatsLeasehold£275,000
19 Dec 2025152, Butchers Road, London, E16 1NFFlatsLeasehold£240,000
13 Oct 20258, Chevron Close, London, E16 1NNTerracedFreehold£450,000
18 Jul 202515, Chevron Close, London, E16 1NNFlatsLeasehold£252,500

Schools

In the E16 1PR postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 1PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKeir Hardie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHallsville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRosetta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNemunas50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QBWalking directions to Nemunas
0.2 miBP ConnectNewham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QXWalking directions to BP Connect
0.2 miNisa Local53 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miFreemasons News41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJWalking directions to Freemasons News
0.3 miS & G Mini Market120 Ravenscroft Road, London, E16 4AGWalking directions to S & G Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E16 1PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Lafferty

Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Simon Rush

Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Thelma Odoi

Custom House - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardCustom HouseE05013908
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Custom HouseE02000749
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 036AE01003511
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1PR

Is E16 1PR (Custom House) safe?

The area around E16 1PR 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.

What is the average house price near E16 1PR?

The median sale price around E16 1PR in Custom House is £360,000 (about £5,820 per square metre) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 1PR?

There are 20 schools close to E16 1PR, including Keir Hardie Primary School (Good), Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding) and Rosetta Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 1PR?

The closest station to E16 1PR is Custom House in TfL zone 3, about 586 m away, serving the DLR and Elizabeth lines.

How deprived is the area around E16 1PR?

E16 1PR 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).

Who represents E16 1PR (Custom House) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1PR 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).

Data Sources

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.