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E16 1DE

Seagull Lane

Royal Victoria

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Overview

Postcode E16 1DE is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town South & Bow Creek area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year. The median sale price in Royal Victoria is £427,500 (around £589 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £535,000. The nearest station is Royal Victoria, about 0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Keir Hardie Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,698 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from E16 1DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1DE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria
0.3 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House
0.4 mi

3

West Silvertown

DLR

Walking directions to West Silvertown

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park
0.4 miBritannia Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Britannia Village Green
0.3 miRoyal Victoria SquareSmallWalking directions to Royal Victoria Square

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
14,672.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.73(+96%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.14(-29%)
Vehicle crime
11.07(+18%)
Other theft
10.42(-9%)
Burglary
5.86(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
37
20.56%
British
36
20%
Other White
32
17.78%
Other Asian
14
7.78%
African
14
7.78%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
76.88%
Level 3 (A level)
10
6.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
8
5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.38%
No qualifications
6
3.75%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
52.22%
Owns with a mortgage
27
30%
Owns outright
11
12.22%
Social rents from council
3
3.33%
Other social rented
2
2.22%
Total households: 90

Property prices in Royal Victoria

Median price: £427,500
Price per sq ft: £589
Sales (last 12 months): 182
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £535K

Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 (about £589 per square foot) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced3£860,000£432
Semi-Detached1£560,000£465
Flats178£420,000£592

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royal Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Victoria.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£385,000£814,000
2017£428,000£805,000
2018£477,000£1,050,000
2019£478,000£789,500
2020£465,000£604,000
2021£513,500£864,000
2022£430,000£600,000
2023£484,000£895,000
2024£501,510£852,500
2025£484,869£570,000
2026£398,000£720,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Victoria.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£559£463
2017£617£441
2018£637£446
2019£654£485
2020£697£524
2021£636£477
2022£609£579
2023£701£454
2024£719£467
2025£685£634
2026£583£488
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Flat 17, Adriatic Apartments, 20, Western Gateway, London, E16 1BSFlatsLeasehold£285,000
18 Mar 2026Flat 1, Adriatic Apartments, 20, Western Gateway, London, E16 1BSFlatsLeasehold£270,000
29 Sept 2025Flat 34, Adriatic Apartments, 20, Western Gateway, London, E16 1BSFlatsLeasehold£335,000
06 May 2025Flat 6, Alaska Apartments, 22, Western Gateway, London, E16 1BWFlatsLeasehold£560,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 25, The Oxygen, 18, Western Gateway, London, E16 1BLFlatsLeasehold£425,000

Schools

In the E16 1DE postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 1DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHallsville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFaraday SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 1DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miPremierWestern Gateway, Newham, E16 1BPWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miNisa14 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BJWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miAbiglobal53 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2AAWalking directions to Abiglobal
0.3 miFreemasons News41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJWalking directions to Freemasons News

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 1DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Callender

Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Shabd Pyari

Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
WardRoyal VictoriaE05013923
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canning Town South & Bow CreekE02000747
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 034LE01034210
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1DE

Is E16 1DE (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) safe?

The area around E16 1DE records about 70 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E16 1DE?

The median sale price around E16 1DE in Royal Victoria is £427,500 (about £589 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 1DE?

There are 18 schools close to E16 1DE, including Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding), St Luke's Primary School (Good) and Faraday School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 1DE?

The closest station to E16 1DE is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 37 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 1DE?

E16 1DE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,698 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 1DE (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1DE is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rob Callender (Green Party) and Shabd Pyari (Green Party).