Postcode sector · E16 2

London E16 2 area guide

341 postcodes · 341 postcodes

Is London E16 2 a good place to live?

In London (E16 2), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £518,601 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£518,601
from 557 sales
Population
30,091
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
263.9
per 1,000 · -1% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
7
3 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
81%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
34.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in London E16 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E16 2 is rated high. Around 34.7% of properties (4,172 of 12,015) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in E16 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (62 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in E16 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 87/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 32
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 11,540

Owned 25% · Social rent 29% · Private rent 42%

Census 2021 (ONS), for E16 2.

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London E16 2: frequently asked questions

Is London E16 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in London E16 2?

Recorded crime in London E16 2 runs at 263.9 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London E16 2 safe?

Crime in London E16 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London E16 2 runs at 263.9 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London E16 2?

Homes in London E16 2 sell for around £518,601 on average, based on 557 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London E16 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London E16 2 is rated high. Around 34.7% of properties (4,172 of 12,015) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 12 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in London E16 2?

There are 7 schools in London E16 2 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is London E16 2 a deprived area?

London E16 2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).