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E16 3JY

Colman Road

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 3JY

Overview

Postcode E16 3JY is located in a major urban area, within the Custom House ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton North is £62,349 per year. The nearest station is Prince Regent, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Beckton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Beckton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.9%

Approximately 58.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Beckton North is £62,349 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from E16 3JY.

Flood risk

Very low

Beckton North near E16 3JY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Prince Regent located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 3JY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.6 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House
0.8 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
12,430.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.61(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.54(+3%)
Public order
10.59(+57%)
Vehicle crime
9.53(+2%)
Other theft
6.89(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
72
22.93%
African
56
17.83%
Other White
49
15.61%
Bangladeshi
25
7.96%
Other
23
7.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
27.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
25.29%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
38.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
24.11%
Social rents from council
23
20.54%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.61%
Owns outright
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025325, Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
25 Jul 2025325, Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JLFlatsLeasehold£200,000
28 Apr 20254, Young Road, London, E16 3RPTerracedFreehold£425,000
17 Sept 2025107, Croombs Road, London, E16 3RWTerracedFreehold£400,000
24 Jan 2025279A, Prince Regent Lane, London, E13 8SDTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the E16 3JY postcode area, located within Beckton North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 3JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTollgate Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryEdith Kerrison Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRosetta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 3JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 3JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miD.S.K.5 Tollgate Road, London, E16 3LBWalking directions to D.S.K.
0.1 miTollgate Local7 Tollgate Road, London, E16 3LBWalking directions to Tollgate Local
0.1 miK D News277 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SDWalking directions to K D News
0.1 miEdgars Food And Wine271 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SDWalking directions to Edgars Food And Wine
0.1 miSRA LocalPrince Regent Lane, Newham, E16 3JJWalking directions to SRA Local

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 3JY, 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)Beckton NorthE02000745
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 032CE01003516
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 3JY

Is E16 3JY (Beckton North) safe?

The area around E16 3JY records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near E16 3JY?

The median sale price around E16 3JY in Beckton North 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 3JY?

There are 20 schools close to E16 3JY, including Tollgate Primary School (Outstanding), Edith Kerrison Nursery School (Good) and Rosetta Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 3JY?

The closest station to E16 3JY is Prince Regent in TfL zone 3, about 773 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 3JY?

E16 3JY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 3JY (Beckton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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