Postcode E16 2LB 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 high crime levels, with around 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Woolwich is £60,500 per year. The nearest station is King George V located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
North Woolwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.1% 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 of residents in North Woolwich is £60,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from E16 2LB.
North Woolwich near E16 2LB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Beckton Park | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 44 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £425,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Albert
In the E16 2LB postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | New Directions | Pupil referral unit | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Drew Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vida & Sons | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2JG | Walking directions to Vida & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Up 1 News | 15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LH | Walking directions to Up 1 News |
| 0.3 mi | Premier - Cromwell Stores | Woodman Street, Newham, E16 2LL | Walking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores |
| 0.5 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.