Postcode E16 2HR 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 high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 London City Airport, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tate Park.
North Woolwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,927 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 90 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.9% 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 242 ft away from E16 2HR.
North Woolwich near E16 2HR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is London City Airport located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Beckton Park | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | 114, Sheldrake Close, London, E16 2HT | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 4, Keiller House, 1, Kennard Street, London, E16 2FB | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 9, Keiller House, 1, Kennard Street, London, E16 2FB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 32, Newland Street, London, E16 2HN | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 18, Winifred Street, London, E16 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £475,000 |
In the E16 2HR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Drew Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jan 2023. | |
Drew Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jan 2023
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| 0.5 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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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of East London ratingInspection information
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Vida & Sons | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2JG | Walking directions to Vida & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Up 1 News | 15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LH | Walking directions to Up 1 News |
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 2HR, 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 2HR records about 90 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 other crime.
The median sale price around E16 2HR 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 2HR, including Drew Primary School (Good), New Directions (Good) and University of East London. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E16 2HR is London City Airport in TfL zone 3, about 495 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2HR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,927 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 2HR 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).