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E16 2SP

Inverness Mews

Royal Albert

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Detailed insights for E16 2SP

Overview

Postcode E16 2SP 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 £443 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is King George V, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

North Woolwich has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 2SP.

Flood risk

No risk

North Woolwich near E16 2SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is King George V located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 2SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

4

Woolwich

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Woolwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 2SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoyal Victoria GardensMediumWalking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens
0.4 miRoyal Arsenal Thames Path GardenMediumWalking directions to Royal Arsenal Thames Path Garden
0.4 miNorthern SquareSmallWalking directions to Northern Square

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
7,159.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.42(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.21(-77%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-56%)
Other theft
3.45(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.76(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
106
34.08%
British
59
18.97%
African
38
12.22%
Pakistani
19
6.11%
Indian
18
5.79%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
57.65%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.2%
No qualifications
21
8.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.45%
Other
18
7.06%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
78
62.9%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Owns outright
7
5.65%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.65%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202535, Inverness Mews, London, E16 2SPFlatsLeasehold£365,000
10 Jul 202516, Hull Place, London, E16 2SWFlatsLeasehold£359,300
25 Feb 2026235, Fishguard Way, London, E16 2RXFlatsLeasehold£345,000
23 May 2025241, Fishguard Way, London, E16 2RXFlatsLeasehold£275,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 39, Sunderland Point, 1, Hull Place, London, E16 2SNFlatsLeasehold£315,000

Schools

In the E16 2SP postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 2SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableNew DirectionsPupil referral unit

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHeronsgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableUniversity of East LondonHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 2SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miUnique Store1 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RLWalking directions to Unique Store
0 miZainab Express5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RLWalking directions to Zainab Express
0.4 miExtra Shop1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FEWalking directions to Extra Shop
0.4 miPremier - Cromwell StoresWoodman Street, Newham, E16 2LLWalking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores
0.4 miUp 1 News15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LHWalking directions to Up 1 News

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 2SP, 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 041BE01033582
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 2SP

Is E16 2SP (North Woolwich) safe?

The area around E16 2SP 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 other crime.

What is the average house price near E16 2SP?

The median sale price around E16 2SP 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 2SP?

There are 9 schools close to E16 2SP, including New Directions (Good), Heronsgate Primary School (Outstanding) and University of East London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 2SP?

The closest station to E16 2SP is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 784 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 2SP?

E16 2SP 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).

Who represents E16 2SP (North Woolwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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