Postcode E16 2XR is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Beckton is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Gallions Reach located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Northern Square.
Beckton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Beckton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 of residents in Beckton is £51,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 2XR.
Beckton near E16 2XR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | King George V | DLR | Walking directions to King George V |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 2XR postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Gallions Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | University of East London | Higher education institutions | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | London Design and Engineering UTC | University technical college | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Extra Shop | 1 Basin Approach, London, E16 2FE | Walking directions to Extra Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2UB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Zainab Express | 5 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Zainab Express |
| 0.5 mi | Unique Store | 1 Hartlepool Court, London, E16 2RL | Walking directions to Unique Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.