Postcode E16 2GN is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the North Woolwich area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 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 King George V, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
North Woolwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,389 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from E16 2GN.
North Woolwich near E16 2GN has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is King George V located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2GN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | Flat 44, Westland House, Rymill Street, London, E16 2LF | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | Flat 39, Westland House, Rymill Street, London, E16 2LE | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 18, Grenadier Street, London, E16 2LD | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 12, Grenadier Street, London, E16 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £311,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 12, Grenadier Street, London, E16 2LD | Terraced | Freehold | £311,000 |
In the E16 2GN postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 8 primary and 4 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 | Not applicable | New Directions | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2012. | |
New Directions ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2012
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | London Design and Engineering UTC | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
London Design and Engineering UTC ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of East London ratingInspection information
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2GN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vida & Sons | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2JG | Walking directions to Vida & Sons |
| 0.1 mi | Up 1 News | 15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LH | Walking directions to Up 1 News |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Premier - Cromwell Stores | Woodman Street, Newham, E16 2LL | Walking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Woodbury Food & Wine | 66 Hare Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LZ | Walking directions to Woodbury Food & Wine |
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 2GN, 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 2GN records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 drugs.
The median sale price around E16 2GN 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 2GN, including New Directions (Good), London Design and Engineering UTC (Outstanding) and University of East London. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E16 2GN is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 235 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2GN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,389 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 2GN 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).