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E16 3HT

Alnwick Road

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 3HT

Overview

Postcode E16 3HT is located in a major urban area, within the Custom House area 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 192.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 per year. The median sale price in Custom House is £363,625 (around £510 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £318,000 and £431,250. The nearest station is Prince Regent, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
193
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
61%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Custom House has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,990 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Custom House has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from E16 3HT.

Flood risk

Low

Custom House near E16 3HT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Prince Regent located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 3HT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.4 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert
0.5 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 3HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V ParkLargeWalking directions to King George V Park
0.4 miCanning Town Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground
0.2 miCundy ParkMediumWalking directions to Cundy Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
569.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.58(+47%)
Other theft
41.31(+261%)
Vehicle crime
38.46(+310%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.49(+6%)
Drugs
19.47(+214%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
71
20.11%
African
69
19.55%
Other White
51
14.45%
Bangladeshi
27
7.65%
Caribbean
22
6.23%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
39.1%
No qualifications
54
18.69%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
39.01%
Social rents from council
40
21.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
15.38%
Owns with a mortgage
25
13.74%
Shared ownership
8
4.4%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Custom House

Median price: £363,625
Price per sq ft: £510
Sales (last 12 months): 64
Typical range (middle 50%): £318K – £431K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £363,625 (about £510 per square foot) in Custom House area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Custom House over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£575,000£628
Semi-Detached2£440,000£681
Terraced33£415,000£505
Flats28£307,500£501

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Custom House

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Custom House.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,000£370,000£375,000
2017£397,500£416,000£395,000
2018£360,000£422,875£395,000
2019£282,500£350,000£375,000
2020£328,000£350,000£387,500
2021£312,000£405,000£410,000
2022£315,000£437,500£437,000
2023£325,000£472,000£407,500
2024£310,000£360,000£425,000
2025£300,000£442,500£427,000
2026£301,500£425,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Custom House.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Custom House.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500£494£469
2017£662£537£442
2018£715£619£462
2019£517£566£475
2020£534£541£466
2021£543£512£470
2022£547£633£487
2023£541£648£504
2024£588£552£541
2025£581£562£521
2026£494£669£510
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Custom House.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2026119, Alnwick Road, London, E16 3EYTerracedFreehold£400,000
27 Jan 2026111, Alnwick Road, London, E16 3EYTerracedFreehold£457,000
30 Jun 2025109, Baxter Road, London, E16 3HJFlatsLeasehold£242,291
17 Jun 202626, Baxter Road, London, E16 3HDTerracedFreehold£415,000
06 Mar 202666, Baxter Road, London, E16 3HDTerracedFreehold£442,500

Schools

In the E16 3HT postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for E16 3HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miSecondaryRoyal Docks AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.1 miPrimaryScott Wilkie Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miPrimarySt Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 3HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 3HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVillage Food Store388B Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3DHWalking directions to Village Food Store
0.2 miJay's General Store431-433 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3HXWalking directions to Jay's General Store
0.2 miIeva15 Cundy Road, London, E16 3DJWalking directions to Ieva
0.2 miKKS Food & WinePrince Regent Lane, Newham, E16 3JPWalking directions to KKS Food & Wine
0.2 miNesa Food & Wine373 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JPWalking directions to Nesa Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 3HT, 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 036DE01003515
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 3HT

Is E16 3HT (Custom House) safe?

The area around E16 3HT records about 193 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, other theft and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E16 3HT?

The median sale price around E16 3HT in Custom House is £363,625 (about £510 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 3HT?

There are 20 schools close to E16 3HT, including Royal Docks Academy (Requires improvement), Scott Wilkie Primary School (Outstanding) and St Joachim's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E16 3HT?

The closest station to E16 3HT is Prince Regent in TfL zone 3, about 304 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 3HT?

E16 3HT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 3HT (Custom House) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 3HT 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).