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E16 3SP

Firbank Close

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 3SP

Overview

Postcode E16 3SP 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenway.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Beckton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Beckton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from E16 3SP.

Flood risk

Very low

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Prince Regent located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 3SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.7 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert
0.9 mi

3

Beckton Park

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 3SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGreenwayLargeWalking directions to Greenway
0.4 miBeckton District ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckton District Park
0.3 miKing George V ParkLargeWalking directions to King George V Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
7,048.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.6(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.99(-18%)
Vehicle crime
12.22(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.11(+7%)
Public order
4.28(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
119
32.87%
British
60
16.57%
Bangladeshi
36
9.94%
African
33
9.12%
Other
19
5.25%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
46.47%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.73%
No qualifications
38
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
34.92%
Owns outright
25
19.84%
Other social rented
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202614, Hogarth Close, London, E16 3SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
25 Jun 202518, Sheerwater Road, London, E16 3SUTerracedFreehold£475,000
16 May 202525, Sheerwater Road, London, E16 3SUTerracedFreehold£415,000
31 Mar 202522, Sheerwater Road, London, E16 3SUSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
25 Mar 202611, Fleetwood Close, London, E16 3SNTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 3SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEllen Wilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBrampton Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRoman Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 3SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 3SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTollgate Local7 Tollgate Road, London, E16 3LBWalking directions to Tollgate Local
0.3 miD.S.K.5 Tollgate Road, London, E16 3LBWalking directions to D.S.K.
0.4 miHP Food & Wine216 Roman Road, East Ham, London, E6 3SLWalking directions to HP Food & Wine
0.4 miLondis - The Village Shop11 Allhallows Road, Beckton, London, E6 5SZWalking directions to Londis - The Village Shop
0.4 miEdgars Food And Wine271 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SDWalking directions to Edgars Food And 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 3SP, 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 032DE01003518
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 3SP

Is E16 3SP (Beckton North) safe?

The area around E16 3SP records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3SP?

The median sale price around E16 3SP 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 3SP?

There are 20 schools close to E16 3SP, including Ellen Wilkinson Primary School (Good), Brampton Manor Academy (Outstanding) and Roman Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 3SP?

The closest station to E16 3SP is Prince Regent in TfL zone 3, about 1,148 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 3SP?

E16 3SP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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