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About

Royal Victoria ward sits around Royal Victoria Dock in the London Borough of Newham. The dock basin, opened in 1855, remains a clear rectangular water space with quays and a continuous waterside path. Royal Victoria DLR station runs on an elevated section along the dock’s north edge and provides the main public-transport link on the Beckton branch. The ward blends former industrial plots and housing estates; small boat moorings and occasional leisure craft use the basin, and the dock’s lock and gates still control water levels for the area.

Local life is oriented to the waterfront. Streets and place names reflect the dockland past, and there are primary schools, shops and a community centre within walking distance of the quays. Newer residential blocks and workspace sit alongside older terraces, and cycle routes and footpaths follow the dock edge. The dock itself acts as a clear organising feature for walking routes, community events and local routes that connect this part of Newham to the wider Docklands area.

Area overview

On average Royal Victoria has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royal Victoria is £87,649 per year. There are 3 schools in Royal Victoria: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Royal Victoria is home to around 14,538 people, with a population density of about 6,940.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Royal Victoria Population
14,538
Population density
6,940.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.83(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.05(+77%)
Other theft
23.94(+106%)
Vehicle crime
22.7(+134%)
Theft from the person
12.79(+22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
3,290
22.63%
British
2,908
20%
Indian
1,798
12.37%
African
1,778
12.23%
Chinese
811
5.58%
Total population: 14,538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,462
68.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,295
10.5%
No qualifications
876
7.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
720
5.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
448
3.63%
Total 16+ residents: 12,329

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,590
53.2%
Owns with a mortgage
1,255
18.6%
Other social rented
1,012
15%
Owns outright
307
4.55%
Shared ownership
296
4.39%
Total households: 6,748

Property prices in Royal Victoria

Based on 380 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royal Victoria in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats374£484,869
Terraced6£554,000

10 years median price trend in Royal Victoria

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Victoria.

All postcodes in Royal Victoria

E161BQ

Western Gateway

E161YN

Western Gateway

E161EY

Seagull Lane

E162PH

Rope Terrace

E162ZT

Royal Crest Avenue

E161UW

Tidal Basin Road

E162YL

Royal Crest Avenue

E161AX

Rayleigh Road

E161BJ

Western Gateway

E161DQ

Seagull Lane

E161SP

Wesley Avenue

E161TH

Badminton Mews

E162QG

Riverscape Walk

E162XG

Royal Crest Avenue

E161XB

Victoria Dock Road

E162YS

Royal Victoria

E162BN

Bonnet Street

E161BS

Western Gateway

E162AL

Bonnet Street

E162BY

Charles Street

E162SZ

Bonnet Street

E162TF

Royal Crest Avenue

E162DR

Royal Crest Avenue

E162PE

Starboard Way

E162PR

Royal Crest Avenue

E161AE

Western Gateway

E161TA

Gatcombe Road

E162AB

Bell Lane

E162SB

Barrier Point Road

E162YH

Millet Place

E161BU

Western Gateway

E162AY

Bradfield Road

E162BB

North Woolwich Road

E162BG

North Woolwich Road

E162HF

Royal Wharf Walk

E162TE

Royal Crest Avenue

E162TH

Halyard Place

E162UN

Shipwright Street

E161BZ

Seagull Lane

E161TS

Beaulieu Avenue

E162PS

Cunningham Avenue

E161GB

Siemens Brothers Way

E161RZ

Wesley Avenue

E161TP

Audley Drive

E161US

Tidal Basin Road

E162FX

Booth Road

E162YE

Royal Victoria

E161BD

Western Gateway

E161TX

Kennacraig Close

E161SE

Britannia Gate

E162PQ

Rope Terrace

E161JP

Festoon Way

E162GS

Bramwell Way

E161BY

Seagull Lane

E162GR

Bramwell Way

E162PW

Schooner Road

E162UA

Fort Street

E161BL

Western Gateway

E162TN

Cunningham Avenue

E162SF

Barrier Point Road

E161DF

Dock Road

E162PZ

Admiralty Avenue

E161AB

Western Gateway

E161AT

Excel Marina

E161UQ

Royal Victoria

E162SD

Barrier Point Road

E161BT

Western Gateway

E161SF

Pepys Crescent

E161SU

De Quincey Mews

E161SX

Hardy Avenue

E162FP

Agnes George Walk

E162PG

Royal Crest Avenue

E162SE

Barrier Point Road

E162UL

North Woolwich Road

E162XF

North Woolwich Road

E161AF

Dock Road

E161UU

Evelyn Road

E162AR

Evelyn Road

E161AU

Western Gateway

E161BW

Western Gateway

E161SN

Wesley Avenue

E161UP

Tidal Basin Road

E161AA

Western Gateway

E161JN

Eden Place

E161RH

Dockside Road

E161SG

Dalemain Mews

E161SJ

Festoon Way

E161UX

Tidal Basin Road

E162SQ

Royal Wharf Walk

E162SU

Royal Crest Avenue

E161SA

Britannia Gate

E161TF

Wesley Avenue

E161YP

Royal Victoria

E162AU

Bradfield Road

E162EB

Royal Crest Avenue

E162PL

Admiralty Avenue

E161SB

Britannia Gate

E161SR

Wesley Avenue

E161SS

Wesley Avenue

E162FL

Bramwell Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.