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E16 1FB

Armada Way

Royal Victoria

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Overview

Postcode E16 1FB 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 very high crime levels, with around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 £415,000 (around £588 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,500 and £535,000. The nearest station is Royal Victoria, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bow Creek Ecology Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,250 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from E16 1FB.

Flood risk

Very low

Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1FB has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1FB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria
0.5 mi

3

Canning Town

DLR, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canning Town
0.6 mi

2,3

North Greenwich

Jubilee

Walking directions to North Greenwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBow Creek Ecology ParkMediumWalking directions to Bow Creek Ecology Park
0.4 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park
0.4 miThe TideSmallWalking directions to The Tide

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
1,957.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.41(+59%)
Other theft
22.96(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.88(-22%)
Vehicle crime
20.88(+123%)
Burglary
17.4(+218%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
84
31.23%
British
57
21.19%
Indian
33
12.27%
Chinese
19
7.06%
African
19
7.06%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
203
78.99%
Level 3 (A level)
27
10.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.5%
Apprenticeship
7
2.72%
Other
5
1.95%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
115
82.14%
Owns with a mortgage
18
12.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Owns outright
2
1.43%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Royal Victoria

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £588
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £358K – £535K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £588 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
Flats173£410,000£591

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£485,000£570,000
2026£399,000£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£686£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 1FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2026Flat 1903, Serapis House, 28, Goodluck Hope Walk, London, E14 0XNFlatsLeasehold£695,000
22 May 2026Flat 805, Serapis House, 28, Goodluck Hope Walk, London, E14 0XNFlatsLeasehold£635,000
14 Jul 2025Flat 1503, Serapis House, 28, Goodluck Hope Walk, London, E14 0XNFlatsLeasehold£698,000
26 Jun 2026Flat 203, Hampden House, 75, Orchard Place, London, E14 0XRFlatsLeasehold£777,500
29 May 2026Flat 308, Hampden House, 75, Orchard Place, London, E14 0XRFlatsLeasehold£815,000

Schools

In the E16 1FB postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for E16 1FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableFaraday SchoolOther independent school
0.4 miNot applicableRavensbourneHigher education institutions
0.5 miPrimarySt Luke's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 1FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAbiglobal53 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2AAWalking directions to Abiglobal
0.3 miSainsbury's Local23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1DHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco Express18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBudgens10-12 Shirley Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1HUWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHopewell Square, London, E14 0SYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 1FB, 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 034ME01034211
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1FB

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

The area around E16 1FB records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E16 1FB?

The median sale price around E16 1FB in Royal Victoria is £415,000 (about £588 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 1FB?

There are 16 schools close to E16 1FB, including Faraday School, Ravensbourne and St Luke's Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E16 1FB?

The closest station to E16 1FB is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 549 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 1FB?

E16 1FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,250 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1FB 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).

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