SHEERNESS MEWS, E16 2SR House Prices & Local Information

E16 2SR is a safe, established residential area on Sheerness Mews, 0.7km from Royal Arsenal West in Newham. Administratively it sits within Royal Albert ward and the East Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E16 2SR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E16 2SR are sourced from Output Area E00175030 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.