Postcode E16 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the Royal Victoria ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town South & Bow Creek area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 235.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £59,600 per year. The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Keir Hardie Park.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 235.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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 of residents in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £59,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1BL.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1BL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Silvertown | DLR | Walking directions to West Silvertown |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
| 0.4 mi | Britannia Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Britannia Village Green |
| 0.2 mi | Royal Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Square |
Based on 348 recent sales, the median property price is £489,925 in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 342 | £489,550 |
| Terraced | 6 | £554,000 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
In the E16 1BL postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Western Gateway, Newham, E16 1FD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 14 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Abiglobal | 53 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2AA | Walking directions to Abiglobal |
| 0.3 mi | Freemasons News | 41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Freemasons News |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.