Postcode E16 2RX 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 £452 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £251,000 and £427,500. The nearest station is King George V, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.
North Woolwich has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,096 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from E16 2RX.
North Woolwich near E16 2RX 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Woolwich | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Woolwich |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wellington Park | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £452 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 | 53 | £345,000 | £452 |
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 | £375,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £271,500 | £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 | £551 | £424 |
| 2026 | £414 | £583 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | 235, Fishguard Way, London, E16 2RX | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 241, Fishguard Way, London, E16 2RX | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 35, Inverness Mews, London, E16 2SP | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 305, Fishguard Way, London, E16 2RY | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 16, Hull Place, London, E16 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £359,300 |
In the E16 2RX postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | New Directions | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2012. | |
New Directions ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2012
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Heronsgate Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2022. | |
Heronsgate Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Dec 2022
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of East London ratingInspection information
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2RX
| 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 | 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
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 2RX, 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 2RX records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E16 2RX in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to E16 2RX, including New Directions (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and University of East London. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E16 2RX is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 751 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2RX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,096 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 2RX 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).