Postcode E13 8LJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canning Town East is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.
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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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 of residents in Canning Town East is £46,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from E13 8LJ.
Canning Town East near E13 8LJ 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 0.7 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 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canning Town Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground |
| 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 |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Plaistow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £835,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £339,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £412,500 |
10 year median price trend in Plaistow South
In the E13 8LJ postcode area, located within Canning Town East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Kaizen Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ravenscroft Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E13 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pyps Newsagent | 406 Barking Road, London, E13 8HJ | Walking directions to Pyps Newsagent |
| 0 mi | Raianne Groceries | 392 Barking Road, London, E13 8HJ | Walking directions to Raianne Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 359-363 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.