Postcode E16 2ND 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 £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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
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 54.3% 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 211 ft away from E16 2ND.
North Woolwich near E16 2ND 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 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.5 mi | James Clavell Square | Small | Walking directions to James Clavell Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £476,000 | £485 |
| Flats | 45 | £345,000 | £443 |
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 | £366,500 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £256,000 | £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 | £540 | £424 |
| 2026 | £397 | £583 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2ND.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Brocklebank House, Glenister Street, London, E16 2LY | Flats | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, 15, Glenister Street, London, E16 2LX | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 10, The Renovation, 4, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2GE | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 11, The Renovation, 4, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2GE | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Flat 9, The Renovation, 4, Woolwich Manor Way, London, E16 2GE | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the E16 2ND postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier - Cromwell Stores | Woodman Street, Newham, E16 2LL | Walking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Up 1 News | 15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LH | Walking directions to Up 1 News |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Zainab Express | 5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Zainab Express |
| 0.2 mi | Vida & Sons | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2JG | Walking directions to Vida & Sons |
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 2ND, 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 2ND 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 2ND in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to E16 2ND, including New Directions (Good), London Design and Engineering UTC (Good) and University of East London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2ND is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 365 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2ND 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 2ND 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).