Postcode E16 2YR is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton Park is £66,462 per year. The nearest station is Beckton Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is New Beckton Park.
Beckton Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,693 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Beckton Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beckton Park is £66,462 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from E16 2YR.
Beckton Park near E16 2YR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckton Park located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Beckton Park | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton Park |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Royal Albert | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Albert |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | New Beckton Park | Large | Walking directions to New Beckton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
| 0.5 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £4,655 per square metre) in Royal Albert area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 42 | £295,000 | £4,655 |
| Terraced | 4 | £432,500 | £4,670 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Albert
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2YR.
In the E16 2YR postcode area, located within Beckton Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2DW | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Dennis Beckton LTD | 2-6 East Ham Manor Way, Beckton, London, E6 5NG | Walking directions to Dennis Beckton LTD |
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 2YR, 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 2YR records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E16 2YR in Beckton Park is £330,000 (about £4,655 per square metre) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to E16 2YR, including Drew Primary School (Good), London Design and Engineering UTC (Good) and University of East London (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2YR is Beckton Park in TfL zone 3, about 215 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2YR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,693 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 2YR 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).
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.