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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 33.1% 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 £71,877 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). 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
5/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

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

E161BE

Hallsville Road

E161QT

Forty Acre Lane

E163AF

Gill Avenue

E161LZ

Tant Avenue

E161JL

Caxton Street North

E161JQ

Rathbone Street

E169BY

Canning Town North

E161LF

Mason Close

E161BN

Western Gateway

E161EL

Canning Town South

E161AZ

Seagull Lane

E161RU

Canning Town South

E161YX

Western Gateway

E161NF

Butchers Road

E161DD

Royal Victoria

E169EL

Canning Town North

E161LA

Bowman Avenue

E161AR

Western Gateway

E164BY

Manor Road

E161FG

Jude Street

E161BP

Western Gateway

E164BL

Canning Town North

E164NB

Exning Road

E161YY

Western Gateway

E161QD

Royal Victoria

E161AP

Western Gateway

E161RB

Silvertown Way

E161AW

Royal Victoria

E161YL

Western Gateway

E161GE

Norah Smyth Road

E161RS

Canning Town South

E161GT

Victoria Dock Road

E161DP

Canning Town South

E161HT

St Lukes Square

E161PB

Plymouth Road

E161QH

Heartwell Avenue

E161DB

Seagull Lane

E161EJ

Canning Town South

E161EX

Sparke Terrace

E161DH

Silvertown Way

E164ET

Bidder Street

E164QY

Clarence Road

E161PS

Fords Park Road

E161DL

Canning Town South

E161EA

Silvertown Way

E161QW

Forty Acre Lane

E161AS

Western Gateway

E161ET

Burke Street

E169FX

Canning Town North

E161GD

Crediton Road

E161LP

Thorne Close

E161HG

Lawrence Street

E161XN

Caxton Street North

E161JF

Tant Avenue

E161RL

Peto Street North

E161GU

Rathbone Street

E169EJ

Canning Town North

Data Sources

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