Postcode E16 2BU 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 191.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £60,500 per year. The nearest station is Pontoon Dock located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 191.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £60,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from E16 2BU.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontoon Dock located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Royal Albert | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Albert |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Prince Regent | DLR | Walking directions to Prince Regent |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Barrier Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thames Barrier Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cundy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cundy Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
Based on 317 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 311 | £500,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £554,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
In the E16 2BU postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Drew Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Calverton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Royal Docks Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 4 Bramwell Way, Silvertown, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Naeems | 4 Bramwell Way, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Naeems |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Jiamart | 5 Starboard Way, London, E16 2NY | Walking directions to Jiamart |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.