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E16 3TU

Agate Close

Custom House

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Detailed insights for E16 3TU

Overview

Postcode E16 3TU is located in a major urban area, within the Custom House area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton Park is £66,462 per year. The median sale price in Custom House is £367,250 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £319,000 and £430,000. The nearest station is Royal Albert, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beckton District Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Beckton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,209 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Beckton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Beckton Park is £66,462 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from E16 3TU.

Flood risk

Very low

Beckton Park near E16 3TU 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 Royal Albert located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 3TU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert
0.5 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.5 mi

3

Beckton Park

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 3TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeckton District ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckton District Park
0.2 miKing George V ParkLargeWalking directions to King George V Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
12,798.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
70.42(+652%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.38(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.53(+2%)
Theft from the person
20.49(+118%)
Other theft
14.08(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
111
35.35%
British
65
20.7%
African
55
17.52%
Other Asian
16
5.1%
Caribbean
12
3.82%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
43.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.82%
No qualifications
32
13.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.57%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
52.07%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.45%
Owns outright
14
11.57%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Custom House

Median price: £367,250
Price per sq ft: £509
Sales (last 12 months): 61
Typical range (middle 50%): £319K – £430K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £367,250 (about £509 per square foot) in Custom House area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 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
Terraced32£415,000£501
Flats26£294,000£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£288,000£425,000£412,500
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£497£669£509
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 3TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202526, Agate Close, London, E16 3TUFlatsLeasehold£225,000
30 Jun 202532, Richard House Drive, London, E16 3RFTerracedFreehold£421,000
27 Feb 20261, Jade Close, London, E16 3TYTerracedFreehold£319,000
13 Mar 20265, Richard House Drive, London, E16 3RETerracedFreehold£385,000
09 Jul 202535, Richard House Drive, London, E16 3RETerracedFreehold£258,000

Schools

In the E16 3TU postcode area, located within Beckton Park, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 3TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCalverton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryScott Wilkie Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEllen Wilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 3TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 3TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis - The Village Shop11 Allhallows Road, Beckton, London, E6 5SZWalking directions to Londis - The Village Shop
0.5 miVillage Food Store388B Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3DHWalking directions to Village Food Store
0.5 miIeva15 Cundy Road, London, E16 3DJWalking directions to Ieva
0.5 miJay's General Store431-433 Prince Regent Lane, London, E16 3HXWalking directions to Jay's General Store

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 3TU, 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 ParkE02000748
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 035DE01003513
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 3TU

Is E16 3TU (Beckton Park) safe?

The area around E16 3TU records about 186 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E16 3TU?

The median sale price around E16 3TU in Custom House is £367,250 (about £509 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 3TU?

There are 20 schools close to E16 3TU, including Calverton Primary School (Requires improvement), Scott Wilkie Primary School (Outstanding) and Ellen Wilkinson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 3TU?

The closest station to E16 3TU is Royal Albert in TfL zone 3, about 293 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 3TU?

E16 3TU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,209 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 3TU (Beckton Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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