Postcode E16 1UJ is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Silvertown & Royal Wharf area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year. The nearest station is West Silvertown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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.
The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1UJ.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 1UJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Silvertown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | West Silvertown | DLR | Walking directions to West Silvertown |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Barrier Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thames Barrier Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lyle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cundy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cundy Park |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 181 | £470,000 | £6,465 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £520,000 | £6,029 |
| Terraced | 4 | £559,000 | £6,170 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1UJ.
In the E16 1UJ postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sweeties | 2A Royal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQ | Walking directions to Sweeties |
| 0 mi | Budgens | Wesley Avenue, Newham, E16 1TG | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0 mi | Britannia Village Market | Royal Victoria Place, Silvertown, London, E16 1UQ | Walking directions to Britannia Village Market |
| 0.2 mi | Park and Shop | 279-289 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BB | Walking directions to Park and Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Itsa | Cunnigham Avenue, Newham, E16 2TS | Walking directions to Itsa |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Callender
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabd Pyari
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 1UJ records about 217 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 other theft.
The median sale price around E16 1UJ in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to E16 1UJ, including Britannia Village Primary School, Oasis Academy Silvertown (Good) and Royal Wharf Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1UJ is West Silvertown in TfL zone 3, about 390 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1UJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1UJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.