Postcode E16 2GB is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year. The nearest station is Gallions Reach located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Northern Square.
Beckton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Beckton has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from E16 2GB.
Beckton near E16 2GB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northern Square | Small | Walking directions to Northern Square |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £365,750 in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 50 | £361,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £432,500 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Albert
In the E16 2GB postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Newham | 4-8 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2BF | Walking directions to Welcome Newham |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Campus shop | Royal Albert Way, Newham, E16 2RB | Walking directions to Campus shop |
| 0.4 mi | Dennis Beckton LTD | 2-6 East Ham Manor Way, Beckton, London, E6 5NG | Walking directions to Dennis Beckton LTD |
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 2GB, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.