Postcode E16 2GS is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Silvertown & Royal Wharf area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year. The nearest station is Pontoon Dock, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from E16 2GS.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 2GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontoon Dock located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Prince Regent | DLR | Walking directions to Prince Regent |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Silvertown | DLR | Walking directions to West Silvertown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Thames Barrier Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thames Barrier Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Wharf Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Royal Wharf Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Corinthian Square | Small | Walking directions to Corinthian Square |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 181 | £470,000 | £6,465 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £520,000 | £6,029 |
| Terraced | 4 | £559,000 | £6,170 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2GS.
In the E16 2GS postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 4 Bramwell Way, Silvertown, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Naeems | 4 Bramwell Way, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Naeems |
| 0.2 mi | Jiamart | 5 Starboard Way, London, E16 2NY | Walking directions to Jiamart |
| 0.2 mi | Azuolas | 7 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown, London, E16 2PG | Walking directions to Azuolas |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2PG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 2GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Callender
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabd Pyari
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 2GS records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around E16 2GS in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to E16 2GS, including Royal Wharf Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Silvertown (Good) and Britannia Village Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2GS is Pontoon Dock in TfL zone 3, about 123 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2GS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,030 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 2GS is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rob Callender (Green Party) and Shabd Pyari (Green 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.