Postcode E16 1BS 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 nearest station is Royal Victoria, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Keir Hardie Park.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a low 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 166.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.7% 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 182 ft away from E16 1BS.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1BS 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Royal Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Square |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) in Royal Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 181 | £470,000 | £6,465 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £520,000 | £6,029 |
| Terraced | 4 | £559,000 | £6,170 |
10 year median price trend in Royal Victoria
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1BS.
In the E16 1BS postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1BS
| 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 1BJ | 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 |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for E16 1BS, 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 1BS records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 E16 1BS in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £475,000 (about £6,465 per square metre) based on 187 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to E16 1BS, including Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding), St Luke's Primary School (Good) and Faraday School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1BS is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 86 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1BS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,967 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 1BS 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).
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.