Postcode E16 2ZR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Pontoon Dock, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Thames Barrier Park.
North Woolwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,043 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
North Woolwich has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.2% 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.
The average income per household in North Woolwich is £67,917 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from E16 2ZR.
North Woolwich near E16 2ZR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontoon Dock located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Pontoon Dock | DLR | Walking directions to Pontoon Dock |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | London City Airport | DLR | Walking directions to London City Airport |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Royal Albert | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Albert |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thames Barrier Park | Medium | Walking directions to Thames Barrier Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tate Park | Small | Walking directions to Tate Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £476,000 | £485 |
| Flats | 45 | £345,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 2ZR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Flat 55, 1, Wray Avenue, London, E16 2ZQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 40, Thames Road, London, E16 2ZL | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat 30, 6, Wray Avenue, London, E16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £382,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, 6, Wray Avenue, London, E16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 23, 6, Wray Avenue, London, E16 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 |
In the E16 2ZR postcode area, located within North Woolwich, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 2ZR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Naeems | 4 Bramwell Way, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Naeems |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 4 Bramwell Way, Silvertown, London, E16 2FJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 4-8 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | Albert Road, Newham, E16 2NQ | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Jiamart | 5 Starboard Way, London, E16 2NY | Walking directions to Jiamart |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 2ZR, 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 2ZR 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, anti-social behaviour and other crime.
The median sale price around E16 2ZR in Royal Albert is £350,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E16 2ZR, including Drew Primary School (Good), Royal Wharf Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Silvertown (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 2ZR is Pontoon Dock in TfL zone 3, about 509 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 2ZR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,043 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 2ZR 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).