Postcode E16 2RU 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
North Woolwich has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 2RU.
North Woolwich near E16 2RU has no 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royal Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Northern Square | Small | Walking directions to Northern Square |
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 2RU postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | New Directions | Pupil referral unit | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | London Design and Engineering UTC | University technical college | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Unique Store | 1 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Unique Store |
| 0 mi | Zainab Express | 5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Zainab Express |
| 0.4 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Cromwell Stores | Woodman Street, Newham, E16 2LL | Walking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Up 1 News | 15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LH | Walking directions to Up 1 News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.