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E16 2NB

Church Street

Royal Albert

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Detailed insights for E16 2NB

Overview

Postcode E16 2NB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks 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
67%
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

67%

Approximately 67.0% 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 80 ft away from E16 2NB.

Flood risk

Very low

North Woolwich near E16 2NB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 2NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Gallions Reach

DLR

Walking directions to Gallions Reach

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRoyal Victoria GardensMediumWalking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens
0.5 miRoyal Arsenal Thames Path GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden
0.5 miJames Clavell SquareSmallWalking directions to James Clavell Square

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
28,613.9 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
114
39.18%
British
40
13.75%
Bangladeshi
29
9.97%
Other White
21
7.22%
Caribbean
18
6.19%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
33.98%
No qualifications
48
23.3%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
64.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.5%
Owns outright
10
8.93%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.04%
Other social rented
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 2026Flat 1, Brocklebank House, Glenister Street, London, E16 2LYFlatsLeasehold£192,000
30 Apr 2026Flat 1, 15, Glenister Street, London, E16 2LXOtherFreehold£210,000
10 Jul 20253, Storey Street, London, E16 2LTFlatsLeasehold£320,000
29 May 2026Flat 10, The Renovation, 4, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2GEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 11, The Renovation, 4, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2GEFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the E16 2NB postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 2NB
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 2NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier - Cromwell StoresWoodman Street, Newham, E16 2LLWalking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores
0.2 miUp 1 News15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LHWalking directions to Up 1 News
0.2 miNisa Local8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miVida & SonsAlbert Road, Newham, E16 2JGWalking directions to Vida & Sons
0.2 miZainab Express5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RLWalking directions to Zainab Express

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 2NB, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 2NB

Is E16 2NB (North Woolwich) safe?

The area around E16 2NB 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 2NB?

The median sale price around E16 2NB 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 2NB?

There are 11 schools close to E16 2NB, 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 2NB?

The closest station to E16 2NB is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 353 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 2NB?

E16 2NB 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 2NB (North Woolwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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