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Canning Town South & Bow Creek

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About

Canning Town South & Bow Creek is a mixed-use area in Newham, located along the northern bank of the River Thames. The area is characterized by industrial sites, residential developments, and green spaces like the Bow Creek Ecology Park. Transport links include the DLR and Jubilee Line, providing connections to central London and Docklands. The Lea River and Bow Creek waterways define the landscape, with ongoing regeneration projects reshaping the area.

The district has a blend of older housing estates and newer apartment complexes, reflecting its transition from industrial to residential use. Local amenities include schools, community centers, and retail parks, catering to a growing population. The area's proximity to Canning Town station and the A13 makes it accessible, while the waterways offer walking and cycling routes. Industrial heritage remains visible, with some warehouses and factories still in operation alongside modern developments.

Area overview

On average Canning Town South & Bow Creek has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £59,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Canning Town South & Bow Creek: 3 primary (1 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 South & Bow Creek is home to around 13,098 people, with a population density of about 6,901.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Canning Town South & Bow Creek Population
13,098
Population density
6,901.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,803
21.4%
Other White
2,515
19.2%
African
2,045
15.61%
Indian
1,202
9.18%
Bangladeshi
819
6.25%
Total population: 13,097

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,391
43.89%
Social rents from council
1,012
18.58%
Owns with a mortgage
829
15.22%
Other social rented
585
10.74%
Owns outright
310
5.69%
Total households: 5,448

Property prices in Canning Town South & Bow Creek

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £466,512 in Canning Town South & Bow Creek area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Canning Town South & Bow Creek in the 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 South & Bow Creek over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats158£464,250
Terraced8£524,500

10 years median price trend in Canning Town South & Bow Creek

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town South & Bow Creek.

All postcodes in Canning Town South & Bow Creek

E161NJ

Ivy Road

E164SA

Stephenson Street

E161DS

Caxton Street North

E161ED

Silvertown Way

E169DN

Canning Town North

E161EE

Hallsville Road

E161HU

Shirley Street

E161UW

Tidal Basin Road

E163QD

Hooper Road

E164QR

Sycamore Close

E161BJ

Western Gateway

E161QL

Forty Acre Lane

E164NJ

Desford Road

E161DQ

Seagull Lane

E161YH

Terry Spinks Place

E163AA

Clements Avenue

E161DT

Canning Town South

E161YE

Minnie Baldock Street

E164BS

Wharf Street

E169FU

Canning Town North

E161FF

Jude Street

E164NZ

Hilda Road

E164PA

Strait Road

E161BS

Western Gateway

E161NZ

Butchers Road

E163AS

Normandy Terrace

E164NY

Eastlea Mews

E164PS

Clifton Road

E169AQ

Canning Town North

E161HL

Victoria Dock Road

E161FJ

Turner Street

E161HW

Tarling Road

E161YD

Lower Lea Crossing

E163AD

Bridgeland Road

E164DQ

Canning Town North

E161AE

Western Gateway

E33TT

Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach

E161BU

Western Gateway

E161LD

Bray Drive

E164PW

Baron Walk

E161BF

Hallsville Road

E161NE

Butchers Road

E161BZ

Seagull Lane

E161HN

Tarling Road

E161XG

Nelson Street

E161GA

Tarling Road

E161JE

More Close

E161LW

Rogers Road

E164QP

Sycamore Close

E161GB

Siemens Brothers Way

E161US

Tidal Basin Road

E169GQ

Canning Town North

E161BG

Brunel Street

E161LH

Ozolins Way

E161QA

Edwin Street

E161BD

Western Gateway

E161RE

Peto Street North

E161XE

Caxton Street North

E163AQ

Coolfin Road

E161LR

Rogers Road

E161DJ

Canning Town South

E161ZA

Hoy Street

E164WB

Canning Town North

E161JB

Ruscoe Road

E161LU

Emily Street

E161ZF

Canning Town South

E163AG

Boreham Avenue

E33JG

Twelvetrees Crescent

E161BY

Seagull Lane

E164RG

Star Lane

E161PG

Silvertown Way

E161BL

Western Gateway

E161EB

Brunel Street

E161QN

Forty Acre Lane

E163AW

Coolfin Road

E161AB

Western Gateway

E164LU

Liverpool Road

E161AT

Excel Marina

E169FS

Canning Town North

E161DF

Dock Road

E164NH

Hilda Road

E161ZL

Canning Town South

E161AN

Turner Street

E161BT

Western Gateway

E161NG

Butchers Road

E161AF

Dock Road

E163QB

Adamson Road

E161PQ

Crediton Road

E161GX

Tarling Road

E164NF

Durham Road

E161FQ

Rathbone Street

E161BW

Western Gateway

E161EG

Wouldham Road

E161NA

Wren Close

E161AU

Western Gateway

E161EP

Lawrence Street

E161NT

Scoulding Road

E161UP

Tidal Basin Road

E169DF

Canning Town North

E161JN

Eden Place

Data Sources

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