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E16 2JA

Albert Road

Royal Albert

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Detailed insights for E16 2JA

Overview

Postcode E16 2JA 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 £443 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is King George V, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
53.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

North Woolwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.2%

Approximately 53.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from E16 2JA.

Flood risk

Very low

North Woolwich near E16 2JA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is King George V located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 2JA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

King George V

DLR

Walking directions to King George V
0.6 mi

3

Cyprus

DLR

Walking directions to Cyprus
0.7 mi

3

London City Airport

DLR

Walking directions to London City Airport

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 2JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRoyal Victoria GardensMediumWalking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
18,018.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.58(+10%)
Drugs
10.71(+73%)
Other theft
7.14(-38%)
Vehicle crime
5.1(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
120
30.46%
British
50
12.69%
Other White
46
11.68%
Bangladeshi
33
8.38%
Caribbean
28
7.11%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
45.88%
No qualifications
39
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.54%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
56
40.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
26.62%
Social rents from council
18
12.95%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.63%
Shared ownership
10
7.19%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Royal Albert

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £443
Sales (last 12 months): 47
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £410K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Albert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced2£476,000£485
Flats45£345,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Royal Albert

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Albert.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£366,500£440,000
2026£256,000£477,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Albert.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Albert.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£540£424
2026£397£583
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Royal Albert.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Royal Albert in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 20268, Sky Studios, 147, Albert Road, London, E16 2JAFlatsLeasehold£225,000
26 Mar 202616, Sky Studios, 147, Albert Road, London, E16 2JGFlatsLeasehold£252,000
12 May 202546, Pier Road, London, E16 2LHTerracedFreehold£390,000
27 Jun 20252, Rymill Street, London, E16 2JFTerracedFreehold£370,000
10 Jul 20253, Storey Street, London, E16 2LTFlatsLeasehold£320,000

Schools

In the E16 2JA postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 2JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNew DirectionsPupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miNot applicableUniversity of East LondonHigher education institutions

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLondon Design and Engineering UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 2JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVida & SonsAlbert Road, Newham, E16 2JGWalking directions to Vida & Sons
0.1 miUp 1 News15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LHWalking directions to Up 1 News
0.1 miNisa Local8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miPremier - Cromwell StoresWoodman Street, Newham, E16 2LLWalking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores
0.4 miWoodbury Food & Wine66 Hare Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6LZWalking directions to Woodbury Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E16 2JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Rosemarie Easter

Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Poojitha Konkati

Royal Albert - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardRoyal AlbertE05013922
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North WoolwichE02006998
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 041CE01003611
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 2JA

Is E16 2JA (North Woolwich) safe?

The area around E16 2JA 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 other crime.

What is the average house price near E16 2JA?

The median sale price around E16 2JA in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 2JA?

There are 13 schools close to E16 2JA, including New Directions (Good), University of East London (Good) and London Design and Engineering UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 2JA?

The closest station to E16 2JA is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 230 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 2JA?

E16 2JA 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).

Who represents E16 2JA (North Woolwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 2JA 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).