Postcode E16 1AF is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town South & Bow Creek area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year. The median sale price in Royal Victoria is £415,000 (around £588 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,500 and £535,000. The nearest station is Royal Victoria, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Keir Hardie Park.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,250 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from E16 1AF.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Silvertown | DLR | Walking directions to West Silvertown |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Tide | Small | Walking directions to The Tide |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £588 per square foot) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £860,000 | £432 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £560,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 173 | £410,000 | £591 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £814,000 |
| 2017 | £428,000 | £805,000 |
| 2018 | £477,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2019 | £478,000 | £789,500 |
| 2020 | £465,000 | £604,000 |
| 2021 | £513,500 | £864,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £600,000 |
| 2023 | £484,000 | £895,000 |
| 2024 | £501,510 | £852,500 |
| 2025 | £485,000 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £399,000 | £720,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £559 | £463 |
| 2017 | £617 | £441 |
| 2018 | £637 | £446 |
| 2019 | £654 | £485 |
| 2020 | £697 | £524 |
| 2021 | £636 | £477 |
| 2022 | £609 | £579 |
| 2023 | £701 | £454 |
| 2024 | £719 | £467 |
| 2025 | £686 | £634 |
| 2026 | £583 | £488 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | Apartment 2004, 1, Tidal Basin Road, London, E16 1US | Flats | Leasehold | £765,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Apartment 1701, 1, Tidal Basin Road, London, E16 1US | Flats | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Apartment 1806, 1, Tidal Basin Road, London, E16 1US | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Apartment 607, 1, Tidal Basin Road, London, E16 1UP | Flats | Leasehold | £382,500 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Apartment 809, 1, Tidal Basin Road, London, E16 1UP | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the E16 1AF postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Faraday School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Ravensbourne | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hallsville Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
Hallsville Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2023
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 1AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Abiglobal | 53 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2AA | Walking directions to Abiglobal |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1DH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Western Gateway, Newham, E16 1BP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 14 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E16 1AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Callender
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabd Pyari
Royal Victoria - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 1AF records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E16 1AF in Royal Victoria is £415,000 (about £588 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to E16 1AF, including Faraday School, Ravensbourne and Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E16 1AF is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 510 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,250 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 E16 1AF is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rob Callender (Green Party) and Shabd Pyari (Green Party).