Postcode E16 2JH is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert ward 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 nearest station is King George V, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 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 7,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% 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 146 ft away from E16 2JH.
North Woolwich near E16 2JH 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 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £4,655 per square metre) in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 42 | £295,000 | £4,655 |
| Terraced | 4 | £432,500 | £4,670 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Albert
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2JH.
In the E16 2JH postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vida & Sons | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2JN | 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Cromwell Stores | Woodman Street, Newham, E16 2LL | Walking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Zainab Express | 5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Zainab Express |
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 2JH, 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 2JH 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.
The median sale price around E16 2JH in North Woolwich is £330,000 (about £4,655 per square metre) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to E16 2JH, including New Directions (Good), University of East London (Good) and London Design and Engineering UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2JH is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 171 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2JH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,348 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 2JH 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).
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.