Postcode E13 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow West & Canning Town East ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town Central area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canning Town Central is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Plaistow Park.
Canning Town Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Canning Town Central is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E13 8BU.
Canning Town Central near E13 8BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Plaistow | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Plaistow |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | West Ham | C2C, DLR, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee | Walking directions to West Ham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Star Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Star Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Plaistow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Plaistow Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hermit Road Recreational Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Hermit Road Recreational Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Lister Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lister Gardens |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Plaistow West & Canning Town East area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £661,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £438,775 |
10 year median price trend in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
In the E13 8BU postcode area, located within Canning Town Central, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Grange Primary School | Community school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ravenscroft Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E13 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | So Nice Market | 37 Balaam Street, London, E13 8EB | Walking directions to So Nice Market |
| 0.1 mi | Your Local | 17 - 21 Suffolk Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0HE | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.1 mi | Balaam Supermarket | 17-19 Balaam Street, London, E13 8EB | Walking directions to Balaam Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 359-363 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Roman Food Centre | 321-323 Barking Road, London, E13 8EE | Walking directions to Roman Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.