Postcode E16 1XL is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Custom House area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 210.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Custom House is £48,200 per year. The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cundy Park.
Custom House has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,533 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Custom House has a very high crime rate, with approximately 210.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.0% 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 of residents in Custom House is £48,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1XL.
Custom House near E16 1XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Prince Regent | DLR | Walking directions to Prince Regent |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cundy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cundy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Britannia Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Britannia Village Green |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Square |
Based on 317 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 311 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £554,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
In the E16 1XL postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Royal Docks Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Britannia Village Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sweeties | 2A Royal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQ | Walking directions to Sweeties |
| 0.2 mi | Britannia Village Market | Royal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQ | Walking directions to Britannia Village Market |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Wesley Avenue, Newham, E16 1TG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Ieva | 15 Cundy Road, London, E16 3DJ | Walking directions to Ieva |
| 0.3 mi | Village Food Store | 388B Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3DH | Walking directions to Village Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.