Postcode report
E16 3AT Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Newham
About E16 3AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
E16 3AT is a postcode in Custom House, Newham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E16 3AT, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E16 3AT are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E16 3AT is based on Newham 036 Census 2021. It covers 9,547 residents, 6,731 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 49% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near E16 3AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 36 rolling sales, down 2.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E16 3AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 4 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E16 3AT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E16 3AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 45 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E16 3AT
Is E16 3AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E16 3AT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E16 3AT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E16 3AT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for E16 3AT?
LocaleIQ matched E16 3AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E16 3AT?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E16 3AT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 45 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.