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E16 1TA

Gatcombe Road

Royal Victoria

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Detailed insights for E16 1TA

Overview

Postcode E16 1TA is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Silvertown & Royal Wharf area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 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 West Silvertown, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lyle Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Silvertown & Royal Wharf has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,408 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.4%

Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from E16 1TA.

Flood risk

No risk

Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 1TA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is West Silvertown located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

West Silvertown

DLR

Walking directions to West Silvertown
0.4 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria
0.4 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLyle ParkMediumWalking directions to Lyle Park
0.1 miBritannia Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Britannia Village Green
0.4 miRoyal Wharf GardensSmallWalking directions to Royal Wharf Gardens

Area Profile

Population
407
Population density
1,846.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.03(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.1(-6%)
Theft from the person
14.19(+51%)
Robbery
9.23(+159%)
Other theft
9.23(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
126
30.88%
British
74
18.14%
African
43
10.54%
Indian
32
7.84%
Other
21
5.15%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
57.58%
Level 3 (A level)
36
10.91%
No qualifications
35
10.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
52.74%
Owns with a mortgage
26
17.81%
Other social rented
19
13.01%
Owns outright
13
8.9%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.11%
Total households: 146

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Flat 4, Gloucester House, 26, Gatcombe Road, London, E16 1TBFlatsLeasehold£325,000
08 Jan 2026Flat 4, Osbourne House, 6, Wesley Avenue, London, E16 1SSFlatsLeasehold£310,000
09 Feb 2026Flat 8, Cumberland House, 5, Wesley Avenue, London, E16 1SPFlatsLeasehold£367,500
27 Jun 20255, Holyrood Mews, London, E16 1TJTerracedLeasehold£538,000
20 Jan 2026Flat 1, Victoria Hall, 7, Wesley Avenue, London, E16 1SRFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the E16 1TA postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 9 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 1TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBritannia Village Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.2 miSecondaryOasis Academy SilvertownFree schools
0.4 miPrimaryRoyal Wharf Primary SchoolFree schools

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 1TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensWesley Avenue, Newham, E16 1TGWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miBritannia Village MarketRoyal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQWalking directions to Britannia Village Market
0.2 miAbiglobal53 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2AAWalking directions to Abiglobal
0.2 miSweeties2A Royal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQWalking directions to Sweeties
0.2 miPark and Shop279-289 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BBWalking directions to Park and Shop

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 1TA, 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)Silvertown & Royal WharfE02006999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 042FE01034229
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1TA

Is E16 1TA (Silvertown & Royal Wharf) safe?

The area around E16 1TA records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E16 1TA?

The median sale price around E16 1TA 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 1TA?

There are 14 schools close to E16 1TA, including Britannia Village Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Silvertown (Good) and Royal Wharf Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E16 1TA?

The closest station to E16 1TA is West Silvertown in TfL zone 3, about 165 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 1TA?

E16 1TA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 1TA (Silvertown & Royal Wharf) in Parliament and on the local council?

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