The bottom line
E16 2HE offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime and fast broadband at £645,000 median — a strong choice for Families.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
London Benchmarks
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Postcode Personality
“Strong, well-rated schools nearby”
How E16 2HE has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
90
Education score
Primary
Royal Wharf Primary School
Good · Inspected Sept 2023 · 3 min walk
Secondary
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Not yet inspected · 7 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 3 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Not inspected · 23 min walk
2 primaries · 1 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
93.7 incidents per 1,000 residents
+4% vs borough
Crime by type
Stop & search
0.7
per 1,000 residents
→ Stable
trend
Road safety
100
Road safety score
0
Accidents (5yr)
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: East Greenwich Fire Station · 1.4km
Crime is +44% above London average
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Low transaction volume — only 7 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.
£645,000
Median sale price
£645,000 is 24% above the London median (£520,000)
This year
Flat
Dominant type
Price history
EPC breakdown
Based on 67 properties · Confidence: high
Street mix
LHA rates — Outer East London
Stamp duty
England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Est. mortgage
Market activity
Days to sell
Market momentum
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2023–2025 · CAGR
+19.3%
Total change
+42%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+43.2%
per year
Acceleration
+43.83
change in velocity
Market State
Strong growth
Price Distribution
P25: £400k–£450k · P75: £600k–£700k · 67 sales
Property Type Mix
Total: 67 sales
By decade
2020s
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate-rise correction | 2023–2023 | £609k | £609k | +0% | 27 |
| Current market | 2024–2025 | £605k | £865k | +43.2% | 20 |
Price Trajectory by Type
Per-type alpha vs district
Best performer
Flat/maisonette
+-13.4% alpha
CAGR over 1yr data window. Alpha = local CAGR − district CAGR.
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 2
Poor
Nearby stations
43
Walkability score
247
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
1.6 km
Nearest cycle dock
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
4
Car parks (800m)
8
EV chargers (800m)
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Gilbert's Pit (Charlton) SSSI — 1.6 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: CLAY, SILT AND SAND
Subsidence risk: Medium
Shrink-swell: Medium
Running sand risk: Low
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,540 hrs/yr
Sunshine
594 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.7°C
Summer avg
3.1°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
CUSTOM HOUSE SURGERY
16 FREEMASONS ROAD, CANNING TOWN, E16 3NA
19 min walk
62%
Recommend GP
62%
Overall GP experience
0
GPs within 1km
1
Dentists within 1km
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
137
Parks (1km)
7
Restaurants (800m)
4
Cafes (800m)
0
Pubs (400m)
1
Pharmacies (800m)
2
Gyms (1km)
6
Sports (1km)
0
Convenience
No pubs within 400m — nearest: Tattoo Bar (429 m)
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
0
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
0
Cinemas (2km)
426m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
EHigh street health
Registered businesses
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
44
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Low gross yield (3.0%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is moderate.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Market activity
Est. days to sell
Velocity score
Future outlook
64.2
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 6/10
Around average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 17,408 nationally
1,409
Est. population
5,672/km²
77%
Employed
60%
Degree educated
4.8%
Claimant rate
25
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator
Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator
Stamp duty on median price (£645,000)
£19,750
Standard buyer
£19,750
First-time buyer
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Deposit
Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.
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