Postcode E16 2QP is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 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 Gallions Reach, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Armada Green Park.
Beckton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,458 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Beckton has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from E16 2QP.
Beckton near E16 2QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gallions Reach located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Armada Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Armada Green Park |
| 0.1 mi | Northern Square | Small | Walking directions to Northern Square |
| 0.2 mi | Gallions Place | Small | Walking directions to Gallions Place |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2QP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 406, The Mast, 2, Albert Basin Way, London, E16 2QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 601, The Helm, 4, Basin Approach, London, E16 2QX | Flats | Leasehold | £273,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 19, Aird Point, 1, Lock Side Way, London, E16 2GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £460,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | Flat 7, Aird Point, 1, Lock Side Way, London, E16 2GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | Flat 102, The Galley, 3, Basin Approach, London, E16 2QW | Flats | Leasehold | £242,000 |
In the E16 2QP postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Newham | 4-8 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2BF | Walking directions to Welcome Newham |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Zainab Express | 5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Zainab Express |
| 0.4 mi | Unique Store | 1 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Unique Store |
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 2QP, 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 2QP records about 92 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E16 2QP in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to E16 2QP, including University of East London (Good), London Design and Engineering UTC (Good) and Gallions Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2QP is Gallions Reach in TfL zone 3, about 337 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2QP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,458 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 2QP 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).