Postcode E13 8HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town East is £60,440 per year. The nearest station is Plaistow, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Plaistow Park.
Canning Town East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canning Town East is £60,440 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from E13 8HJ.
Canning Town East near E13 8HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Plaistow | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Plaistow |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Star Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Star Lane |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | West Ham | C2C, DLR, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee | Walking directions to West Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Plaistow Park | Medium | Walking directions to Plaistow Park |
| 0.5 mi | Hermit Road Recreational Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Hermit Road Recreational Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £406,500 (about £5,256 per square metre) in Plaistow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £255,000 up to £658,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 10 | £286,000 | £4,755 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £422,500 | £4,483 |
| Terraced | 46 | £425,000 | £5,438 |
10 year median price trend in Plaistow South
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E13 8HJ.
In the E13 8HJ postcode area, located within Canning Town East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E13 8HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pyps Newsagent | 406 Barking Road, London, E13 8HJ | Walking directions to Pyps Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Raianne Groceries | 392 Barking Road, London, E13 8HJ | Walking directions to Raianne Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Balaam Supermarket | 17-19 Balaam Street, London, E13 8EB | Walking directions to Balaam Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | So Nice Market | 37 Balaam Street, London, E13 8EB | Walking directions to So Nice Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 359-363 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E13 8HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
MD Nazrul Islam
Plaistow South - Elected 7 May 2026
Obaid Khan
Plaistow South - Elected 7 May 2026
Tamzied Hossain Khan
Plaistow South - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E13 8HJ records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E13 8HJ in Canning Town East is £406,500 (about £5,256 per square metre) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E13 8HJ, including Kaizen Primary School, Ravenscroft Primary School (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E13 8HJ is Plaistow in TfL zone 3, about 1,047 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E13 8HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E13 8HJ is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: MD Nazrul Islam (Newham Independents Party), Obaid Khan (Newham Independents Party) and Tamzied Hossain Khan (Newham Independents Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.