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E16 2ZD

Henley Road

Royal Albert

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Detailed insights for E16 2ZD

Overview

Postcode E16 2ZD is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Albert ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the North Woolwich area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year. The nearest station is King George V, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royal Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

North Woolwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Woolwich has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.6%

Approximately 34.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from E16 2ZD.

Flood risk

Very low

North Woolwich near E16 2ZD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is King George V located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 2ZD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

King George V

DLR

Walking directions to King George V
0.6 mi

3

London City Airport

DLR

Walking directions to London City Airport
0.6 mi

3

Woolwich Dockyard

Southeastern

Walking directions to Woolwich Dockyard

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 2ZD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoyal Victoria GardensMediumWalking directions to Royal Victoria Gardens
0.4 miSaint Mary's GardenSmallWalking directions to Saint Mary's Garden

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
3,031.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.58(+10%)
Drugs
10.71(+73%)
Other theft
7.14(-38%)
Vehicle crime
5.1(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
58
27.75%
African
56
26.79%
Other White
25
11.96%
Caribbean
9
4.31%
Other Black
9
4.31%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
32.34%
No qualifications
46
27.54%
Level 3 (A level)
24
14.37%
Other
13
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
7.19%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
31
38.27%
Social rents from council
22
27.16%
Owns outright
15
18.52%
Owns with a mortgage
6
7.41%
Other social rented
6
7.41%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Royal Albert

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)

Price distribution by property type for Royal Albert in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Royal Albert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats42£295,000£4,655
Terraced4£432,500£4,670

10 year median price trend in Royal Albert

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Albert.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2ZD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2ZD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 202511, Dockland Street, London, E16 2JETerracedFreehold£280,000
31 Mar 20258, Fernhill Street, London, E16 2HZTerracedFreehold£440,000
26 Mar 202616, Sky Studios, 147, Albert Road, London, E16 2JGFlatsLeasehold£252,000
07 Aug 2025Flat 39, Westland House, Rymill Street, London, E16 2LEFlatsLeasehold£180,000
09 Jun 2025Flat 44, Westland House, Rymill Street, London, E16 2LFFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the E16 2ZD postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 2ZD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNew DirectionsPupil referral unit

Good

0.5 miAll-throughSaint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDrew Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 2ZD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 2ZD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVida & SonsAlbert Road, Newham, E16 2JNWalking directions to Vida & Sons
0.2 miUp 1 News15 Pier Road, London, E16 2LHWalking directions to Up 1 News
0.2 miNisa Local8-10 Pier Parade, London, E16 2LJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier - Cromwell StoresWoodman Street, Newham, E16 2LLWalking directions to Premier - Cromwell Stores
0.5 miAmmas Fayre179 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JLWalking directions to Ammas Fayre

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

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 2ZD, 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 041CE01003611
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2019-03-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 2ZD

Is E16 2ZD (North Woolwich) safe?

The area around E16 2ZD records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2ZD?

The median sale price around E16 2ZD in North Woolwich is £330,000 (about £4,655 per square metre) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 2ZD?

There are 11 schools close to E16 2ZD, including New Directions (Good), Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (Good) and Drew Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 2ZD?

The closest station to E16 2ZD is King George V in TfL zone 3, about 421 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 2ZD?

E16 2ZD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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Data Sources

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.