Postcode E16 2BU 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 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 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 Pontoon Dock, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,179 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% 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.
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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £860,000 | £432 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £560,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 173 | £410,000 | £591 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | St. Marks Industrial Estate, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BS | Other | Freehold | £15,300,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Flat 55, 1, Wray Avenue, London, E16 2ZQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 44, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £560,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 20, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Flat 35, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 |
In the E16 2BU postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 8 primary and 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Drew Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
Drew Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jan 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Royal Docks Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Royal Docks Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Scott Wilkie Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
Scott Wilkie Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 2BU, 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 2BU 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E16 2BU in Royal Victoria is £415,000 (about £588 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E16 2BU, including Drew Primary School (Good), Royal Docks Academy (Requires improvement) and Scott Wilkie Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E16 2BU is Pontoon Dock in TfL zone 3, about 504 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2BU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,179 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 2BU 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).