Postcode E16 2XH is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Silvertown & Royal Wharf area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year. The nearest station is West Silvertown, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £94,859 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from E16 2XH.
Silvertown & Royal Wharf near E16 2XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Silvertown located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | West Silvertown | DLR | Walking directions to West Silvertown |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thames Barrier Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thames Barrier Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lyle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lyle Park |
| 0.2 mi | Britannia Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Britannia Village Green |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 181 | £470,000 | £6,465 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £520,000 | £6,029 |
| Terraced | 4 | £559,000 | £6,170 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2XH.
In the E16 2XH postcode area, located within Silvertown & Royal Wharf, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Itsa | Cunnigham Avenue, Newham, E16 2TS | Walking directions to Itsa |
| 0.1 mi | Park and Shop | 279-289 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BB | Walking directions to Park and Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, London, E16 2PG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Azuolas | 7 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown, London, E16 2PG | Walking directions to Azuolas |
| 0.2 mi | Jiamart | 5 Starboard Way, London, E16 2NY | Walking directions to Jiamart |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 2XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Callender
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabd Pyari
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 2XH records about 95 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 theft.
The median sale price around E16 2XH in Silvertown & Royal Wharf is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E16 2XH, including Royal Wharf Primary School (Good), Oasis Academy Silvertown (Good) and Britannia Village Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2XH is West Silvertown in TfL zone 3, about 346 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2XH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,262 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 2XH is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rob Callender (Green Party) and Shabd Pyari (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.