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 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 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 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.
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 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2BU.
In the E16 2BU postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2DW | 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 (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 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around E16 2BU 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 13 schools close to E16 2BU, including Drew Primary School (Good), Calverton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Royal Docks Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
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 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 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).
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.