Postcode E16 1GL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year. The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,844 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 low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1GL.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1GL has very low 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Canning Town Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
| 0.5 mi | Royal Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Square |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Canning Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 43 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 5 | £539,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canning Town South
In the E16 1GL postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nemunas | 50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QB | Walking directions to Nemunas |
| 0.3 mi | BP Connect | Newham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QX | Walking directions to BP Connect |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 53 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Freemasons News | 41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Freemasons News |
| 0.3 mi | S & G Mini Market | 120 Ravenscroft Road, London, E16 4AG | Walking directions to S & G Mini Market |
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: 16/01/2026.