Postcode E16 1DG is located in a major urban area, within the Canning Town South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town South & Bow Creek area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Canning Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bow Creek Ecology Park.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,823 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% 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 per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from E16 1DG.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1DG has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Canning Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Star Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Star Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bow Creek Ecology Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bow Creek Ecology Park |
| 0.4 mi | Star Park | Medium | Walking directions to Star Park |
| 0.3 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 (about £6,088 per square metre) in Canning Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 39 | £365,000 | £6,163 |
| Terraced | 3 | £525,000 | £5,122 |
10 year median price trend in Canning Town South
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1DG.
In the E16 1DG postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 19-23 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 3 Silvertown Square, London, E16 1GW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Tian Tian Market | 6 - 8 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1YE | Walking directions to Tian Tian Market |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 10-12 Shirley Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1HU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 24 Barking Road, London, E16 1EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 1DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aderonke Florence Benson
Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
John James Morris
Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
Rohit Kumar Dasgupta
Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E16 1DG records about 129 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E16 1DG in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £366,250 (about £6,088 per square metre) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E16 1DG, including St Luke's Primary School (Good), Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding) and Rokeby School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1DG is Canning Town in TfL zone 3, about 218 m away, serving the DLR and Jubilee lines.
E16 1DG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,823 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 1DG is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aderonke Florence Benson (Labour and Co-operative Party), John James Morris (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Rohit Kumar Dasgupta (Labour and Co-operative 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.