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E16 2DF

Drew Road

Royal Albert

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Overview

Postcode E16 2DF 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 £443 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is London City Airport, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
217
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
55.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.2%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 226 ft away from E16 2DF.

Flood risk

Very low

Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 2DF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is London City Airport located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 2DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

London City Airport

DLR

Walking directions to London City Airport
0.4 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert
0.5 mi

3

Pontoon Dock

DLR

Walking directions to Pontoon Dock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 2DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThames Barrier ParkMediumWalking directions to Thames Barrier Park
0.2 miTate ParkSmallWalking directions to Tate Park

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
5,220.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
67.15(+617%)
Violence and sexual offences
51.86(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.57(+29%)
Theft from the person
25.27(+169%)
Other theft
21.94(+92%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
131
30.9%
British
72
16.98%
Bangladeshi
64
15.09%
Other White
50
11.79%
White and Black African (mixed)
24
5.66%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
41.03%
No qualifications
64
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
84
48.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
25%
Owns with a mortgage
17
9.88%
Other social rented
11
6.4%
Owns outright
10
5.81%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Royal Albert

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £443
Sales (last 12 months): 47
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £410K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Albert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£476,000£485
Flats45£345,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royal Albert

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Albert.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£366,500£440,000
2026£256,000£477,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Albert.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Albert.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£540£424
2026£397£583
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Albert.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royal Albert in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026Flat 2, Royal Connaught Apartments, 8, Connaught Road, London, E16 2AEFlatsLeasehold£270,000
09 Jan 202654, Wythes Road, London, E16 2DNFlatsLeasehold£250,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 44, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQFlatsLeasehold£560,000
12 Jun 2025Flat 35, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQFlatsLeasehold£360,000
28 Apr 2025Flat 31, 442, North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BQFlatsLeasehold£380,000

Schools

In the E16 2DF postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 2DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDrew Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCalverton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.7 miSecondaryRoyal Docks AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 2DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miThe Corner ShopAlbert Road, Newham, E16 2NQWalking directions to The Corner Shop
0.3 miNaeems4 Bramwell Way, London, E16 2FJWalking directions to Naeems
0.3 miNisa Local4 Bramwell Way, Silvertown, London, E16 2FJWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E16 2DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Rosemarie Easter

Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Poojitha Konkati

Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardRoyal AlbertE05013922
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Silvertown & Royal WharfE02006999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 042BE01034225
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 2DF

Is E16 2DF (Silvertown & Royal Wharf) safe?

The area around E16 2DF 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.

What is the average house price near E16 2DF?

The median sale price around E16 2DF in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 2DF?

There are 16 schools close to E16 2DF, including Drew Primary School (Good), Calverton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Royal Docks Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 2DF?

The closest station to E16 2DF is London City Airport in TfL zone 3, about 237 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 2DF?

E16 2DF 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).

Who represents E16 2DF (Silvertown & Royal Wharf) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 2DF 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).