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E16 3PF

Sophia Road

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 3PF

Overview

Postcode E16 3PF 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Custom House has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,706 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Custom House has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.1%

Approximately 65.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from E16 3PF.

Flood risk

Very low

Custom House near E16 3PF 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 3PF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House
0.5 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.5 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 3PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCanning Town Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground
0.4 miCundy ParkMediumWalking directions to Cundy Park
0.5 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park

Area Profile

Population
517
Population density
2,725.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
142.78(+1329%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.87(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.38(+21%)
Vehicle crime
22.29(+138%)
Drugs
11.68(+88%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
170
33.01%
British
166
32.23%
Bangladeshi
62
12.04%
Other White
22
4.27%
Caribbean
19
3.69%
Total population: 515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
140
33.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
130
31.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
13.84%
Level 3 (A level)
44
10.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
6.68%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
50.6%
Social rents from council
24
14.46%
Owns with a mortgage
19
11.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.24%
Shared ownership
13
7.83%
Total households: 166

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 3PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025Flat 3, Coltsfoot House, 1, Ringlet Close, London, E16 3PPFlatsLeasehold£275,000
11 May 20268, Gadwall Close, London, E16 3SQFlatsLeasehold£235,000
01 Aug 20255, Kayani House, 43, Burrard Road, London, E16 3BLFlatsLeasehold£126,000
26 Sept 202559, Sark Walk, London, E16 3PUFlatsLeasehold£243,000
21 Feb 202516, Lambert Road, London, E16 3NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the E16 3PF postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 3PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRosetta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miNurseryEdith Kerrison Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKeir Hardie Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 3PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miSRA LocalPrince Regent Lane, Newham, E16 3JJWalking directions to SRA Local
0.2 miFreemasons News41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJWalking directions to Freemasons News
0.3 miNesa Food & Wine373 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3JPWalking directions to Nesa Food & Wine

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 3PF, 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 036EE01003517
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 3PF

Is E16 3PF (Custom House) safe?

The area around E16 3PF records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3PF?

The median sale price around E16 3PF 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 3PF?

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

What is the nearest station to E16 3PF?

The closest station to E16 3PF is Custom House in TfL zone 3, about 566 m away, serving the DLR and Elizabeth lines.

How deprived is the area around E16 3PF?

E16 3PF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,706 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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