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Canning Town East

About

Canning Town East is a residential and industrial area in the London Borough of Newham. The area is bordered by the A13 to the north and the River Lea to the east, with Canning Town station providing transport links via the Jubilee Line and DLR. Housing includes a mix of social and private developments, with older terraces alongside newer apartment blocks. Industrial estates and warehouses are scattered throughout, reflecting the area’s historical ties to manufacturing and logistics.

The local landscape is shaped by waterways, including the Bow Creek and Lea River, with green spaces like Star Lane Park offering recreational areas. Canning Town East has seen gradual regeneration, with improvements to infrastructure and housing. The area remains functional, with convenience stores, takeaways, and community facilities serving residents. Its proximity to Stratford and the Royal Docks provides access to larger retail and employment hubs.

Area overview

On average Canning Town East has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canning Town East is £46,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Canning Town East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Canning Town East is home to around 9,172 people, with a population density of about 15,329.2 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Canning Town East Population

9,172

Population density

15,329.2 per km²

Demographics

British

2,172

23.67%

Other White

1,711

18.64%

African

1,332

14.51%

Bangladeshi

1,166

12.7%

Other

432

4.71%

Total population: 9,178

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,224

36.8%

Owns with a mortgage

602

18.1%

Social rents from council

526

15.81%

Other social rented

436

13.11%

Owns outright

334

10.04%

Total households: 3,326

Property prices in Canning Town East

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Canning Town East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning Town East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	20	£317,500	£141,400	£288,750	£345,250	£378,600
Semi-Detached	1	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000
Terraced	21	£408,000	£325,000	£365,000	£463,430	£535,000

10 years median price trend in Canning Town East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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