Postcode E16 2EP is located in a major urban area, within the Beckton ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year. The nearest station is Gallions Reach, about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Northern Square.
Beckton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Beckton has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from E16 2EP.
Beckton near E16 2EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gallions Reach located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northern Square | Small | Walking directions to Northern Square |
| 0.4 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £532,500 | £5,981 |
| Flats | 26 | £266,500 | £5,255 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £529,000 | £7,143 |
| Terraced | 34 | £430,000 | £6,012 |
10 year median price trend in Beckton
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2EP.
In the E16 2EP postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Newham | 4-8 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2BF | Walking directions to Welcome Newham |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Campus shop | Royal Albert Way, Newham, E16 2RB | Walking directions to Campus shop |
| 0.5 mi | Eastender Supermarket | 1 Bradymead, Beckton, London, E6 6WN | Walking directions to Eastender Supermarket |
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 2EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Blossom Young
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Ahmed
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
Tonii Wilson
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 2EP records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E16 2EP in Beckton is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to E16 2EP, including Gallions Primary School (Outstanding), London Design and Engineering UTC (Good) and University of East London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2EP is Gallions Reach in TfL zone 3, about 204 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2EP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,464 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 2EP is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Blossom Young (Labour Party), Syed Ahmed (Labour Party) and Tonii Wilson (Labour 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.