Postcode E16 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert 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 Albert is £350,000 (around £452 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,000 and £427,500. The nearest station is London City Airport, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 55.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from E16 2BZ.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 2BZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London City Airport located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Royal Albert | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Albert |
| 0.4 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 | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £625,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £476,000 | £485 |
| Flats | 53 | £345,000 | £452 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £319,000 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | £383,000 | £360,500 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | £355,000 | £370,000 |
| 2020 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2021 | £365,900 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | £311,575 | £395,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £390,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £271,500 | £477,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £528 | £498 |
| 2017 | £562 | £435 |
| 2018 | £523 | £457 |
| 2019 | £529 | £378 |
| 2020 | £586 | £326 |
| 2021 | £586 | £484 |
| 2022 | £622 | £444 |
| 2023 | £479 | £471 |
| 2024 | £539 | £457 |
| 2025 | £551 | £424 |
| 2026 | £414 | £583 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | St. Marks Industrial Estate, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BS | Other | Freehold | £15,300,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Flat 31, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 |
In the E16 2BZ postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 7 primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.6 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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| 0.6 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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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Naeems | 4 Bramwell Way, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Naeems |
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 4 Bramwell Way, Silvertown, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 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 2BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Rosemarie Easter
Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026
Poojitha Konkati
Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 2BZ 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 2BZ in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E16 2BZ, 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 2BZ is London City Airport in TfL zone 3, about 424 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2BZ 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 2BZ is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ann Rosemarie Easter (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Poojitha Konkati (Green Party).