What's the Canning Town South population and density?

Canning Town South population is 7,122 with density 10713.0 per km².

What home types are most common in Canning Town South?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 78.1%, terraced 12.2%.

What's the average income in Canning Town South?

Average resident income is about £59,061 per year.

How deprived is Canning Town South?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 6253 of 32844 in country).

How safe is Canning Town South?

Crime level in Canning Town South is high with about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are house prices in Canning Town South?

Based on 53 recent sales, the median price is £435,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How many households are in Canning Town South?

There are 2,795 households in Canning Town South

How much social housing is near Canning Town South?

About 35.3% across the Canning Town South area.

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Q: What schools in Canning Town South and how are they rated?

There are 2 schools in Canning Town South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

About

Canning Town South is a ward in the London Borough of Newham, located in East London. The area is bordered by the River Lea to the west and the Royal Docks to the south. It features a mix of residential and industrial spaces, with housing estates and modern developments alongside older industrial buildings. The ward is well-connected, with Canning Town station providing access to the Jubilee Line and DLR.

The local economy includes small businesses, retail units, and larger industrial sites. Green spaces are limited, but the nearby Leamouth Peninsula and River Lea offer some recreational areas. The population is diverse, with a range of cultural backgrounds. Canning Town South has seen regeneration in recent years, with new housing and infrastructure projects aimed at improving the area.

Area overview

On average Canning Town South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% 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 is £59,061 per year. There are 2 schools in Canning Town South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

149

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Canning Town South Population

7,122

Population density

10,713 per km²

Demographics

British

1,415

19.86%

Other White

1,326

18.61%

African

1,267

17.78%

Bangladeshi

521

7.31%

Indian

498

6.99%

Total population: 7,126

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,019

36.44%

Social rents from council

552

19.74%

Other social rented

496

17.74%

Owns with a mortgage

417

14.91%

Owns outright

140

5.01%

Total households: 2,796

Property prices in Canning Town South

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Canning Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £710,000.

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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	48	£415,000	£158,375	£357,500	£495,000	£611,000
Terraced	5	£539,000	£472,800	£524,000	£540,000	£552,000

10 years median price trend in Canning Town South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.

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

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