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E15 3AJ

Lester Avenue

Canning Town North

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Detailed insights for E15 3AJ

Overview

Postcode E15 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Canning Town North ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town North is £61,161 per year. The nearest station is Star Lane, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Star Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Canning Town North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,744 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Canning Town North has a high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Canning Town North is £61,161 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E15 3AJ.

Flood risk

Very low

Canning Town North near E15 3AJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Star Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 3AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Star Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Star Lane
0.3 mi

3

West Ham

C2C, DLR, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee

Walking directions to West Ham
0.6 mi

3

Abbey Road

DLR

Walking directions to Abbey Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 3AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStar ParkMediumWalking directions to Star Park
0.2 miHermit Road Recreational GroundMediumWalking directions to Hermit Road Recreational Ground
0.3 miDaisy Parsons Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
3,609.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.02(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.07(+42%)
Other theft
15.62(+37%)
Vehicle crime
13.18(+41%)
Burglary
8.78(+61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
26.89%
Other White
78
16.39%
African
74
15.55%
Bangladeshi
56
11.76%
Pakistani
26
5.46%
Total population: 476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
32.15%
No qualifications
107
27.09%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
11.14%
Total 16+ residents: 395

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
38.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
23.13%
Owns with a mortgage
28
19.05%
Owns outright
19
12.93%
Shared ownership
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Canning Town North

Median price£506,500
Price per sq ft£737
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £620K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) in Canning Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,122,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats89£562,275£787
Terraced20£445,000£526
Semi-Detached3£438,000£581

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£355,000£320,000
2017£331,250£422,000
2018£290,000£390,000
2019£295,000£396,000
2020£317,000£390,000
2021£325,000£430,000
2022£335,000£466,000
2023£335,000£434,250
2024£426,300£455,000
2025£533,438£487,500
2026£336,250£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£605£440
2017£547£457
2018£556£437
2019£522£415
2020£536£401
2021£553£460
2022£549£517
2023£556£489
2024£642£470
2025£783£528
2026£432£504
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canning Town North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 3AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 3AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 20257, Lester Avenue, London, E15 3AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£438,000
04 Feb 20262, Grayling Close, London, E16 4PBTerracedFreehold£530,000
05 Sept 202524, Verbena Close, London, E16 4NUTerracedFreehold£385,000
28 Aug 202516, Verbena Close, London, E16 4NUFlatsLeasehold£235,000
29 Jun 202615, Godbold Road, London, E15 3ALTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the E15 3AJ postcode area, located within Canning Town North, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 3AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryEastlea Community SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryGainsborough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStar Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E15 3AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 3AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFirat Supermarket340 Grange Road, London, E13 0HQWalking directions to Firat Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's Local14-16 Avery Avenue, London, E16 4BFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miJD Corner Shop35 Star Lane, London, E16 4RFWalking directions to JD Corner Shop
0.3 miWest Ham FoodMemorial Avenue, Newham, E15 3AYWalking directions to West Ham Food
0.3 miStar Off Licence95 Star Lane, London, E16 4RFWalking directions to Star Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E15 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aleya Hussain

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Imogen Anderson

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Shaban Mohammed

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardCanning Town NorthE05013906
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canning Town NorthE02000740
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 027CE01003500
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 3AJ

Is E15 3AJ (Canning Town North) safe?

The area around E15 3AJ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near E15 3AJ?

The median sale price around E15 3AJ in Canning Town North is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 3AJ?

There are 20 schools close to E15 3AJ, including Eastlea Community School (Requires improvement), Gainsborough Primary School (Good) and Star Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 3AJ?

The closest station to E15 3AJ is Star Lane in TfL zone 3, about 504 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E15 3AJ?

E15 3AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 3AJ (Canning Town North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E15 3AJ is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aleya Hussain (Labour Party), Imogen Anderson (Green Party) and Shaban Mohammed (Labour Party).