E16 2LU postcode in Newham, England
E16 2LU is a postcode in Newham, in the Royal Albert ward. It is in the West Ham and Beckton parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where E16 2LU is, and what is near it
- E16 2LU
- Other postcodes in E16 2: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5010, longitude 0.0651)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after E16 2LU?
- NewhamCouncil, for all local services Newham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around E16 2LU Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- West Ham and BecktonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is James Asser (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact James Asser
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at E16 2LU?
Every home and business at E16 2LU can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Newham: 92%
Newham: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Newham.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at E16 2LU?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Newham's days for E16 2LU today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for E16 2LU on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is E16 2LU at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 33 homes and businesses at E16 2LU. 33 are in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Newham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for E16 2LU: 2,775 properties in Newham are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Newham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of E16 2LU is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 09:26 on 22 October 2026.
- Tidal Thames from Beckton Sewage Works to the River LeeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames from Beckton Sewage Works to the River Lee
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and NewhamFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and Newham
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 09:26 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near E16 2LU?
Homes in E16 2 sold for a typical £408,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 155 sales, down 15.4% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced 4 sales, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette £405,000 151 sales
Across the whole E16 district: a typical £406,500 from 398 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in E16 2LU
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in E16 2LU from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 5 April 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near E16 2LU?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 780 homes in the neighbourhood around E16 2LU. Over half of them (56%) are in council tax band B. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (61%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Newham for 2026‑27: £1,944. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,296 (band A) to £1,944 (band D); band B, the most common, is £1,512.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 160 (21%) | £1,296 |
| Band B | about 440 (56%) | £1,512 |
| Band C | about 170 (22%) | £1,728 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £1,944 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,376 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £2,808 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,240 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £3,888 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 61% 1945 to 1964
- 10% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 16% 2000 to 2009
- 4% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Newham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of E16 2LU is in (ONS area E01003611), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near E16 2LU?
The nearest open schools to E16 2LU, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to E16 2LU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of E16 2LU is Woolwich, 1.1 km away in a straight line.
- Woolwich Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
- Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station Railway station 1.3 kmCycle
- King George V DLR Station Underground, metro or tram 200 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest North Woolwich / Pier Road, 122 m away.
More stations near E16 2LU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near E16 2LU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of E16 2LU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Practice Albert Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8104 2222 850 mWalk
- Royal Docks Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 020 7511 4466 950 mWalk
- Valentine Health Partnership Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2025 · Phone 020 8319 5400 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near E16 2LU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of E16 2LU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 6 chargers 450 mWalk
- ESB Energy Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
- eVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 900 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near E16 2LU?
The nearest to the centre of E16 2LU, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- North Woolwich Dental Practice Phone 020 7474 6987 200 mWalk
- Smile with Pride Dental Care Ltd 800 mWalk
- Royal Arsenal Dentists Phone 020 8317 0590 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to E16 2LU?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Lornat Healthcare Ltd- Greenwich 1.2 kmWalk
- DaVita (UK) Ltd - HMP Thameside Phone 020 7581 3139 1.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near E16 2LU?
The nearest care homes to the centre of E16 2LU, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Br3akfree Respite Care Phone 07894 347088 400 mWalk
- Blossom Place Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8855 3322 1.2 kmCycle
- 5 Horse Leaze Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report August 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01305 825500 1.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near E16 2LU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of E16 2LU, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 5 Woodman Parade Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7476 1202 100 mWalk
- Boots, 12-16 Hare Street Mon to Thu 9am to 6:30pm; Fri and Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed 950 mWalk
- Royal Docks Pharmacy Mon 9am to 6:30pm; Tue 9am to 6pm; Wed to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7511 4157 950 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near E16 2LU?
The nearest vets to the centre of E16 2LU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 950 mWalk
- Barrier Animal Care Clinic 2.0 kmCycle
- Goddard 3.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is E16 2LU in a conservation area?
The centre of E16 2LU is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near E16 2LU?
Police.uk records 632 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of E16 2LU in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 31, shoplifting 28, robbery 18, theft from the person 14, other crime 11, bicycle theft 7, possession of weapons 3, criminal damage and arson 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for E16 2LU
- Ward
- Royal Albert
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Newham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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