Postcode E16 1GU 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 348.6 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 Canning Town located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, 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 348.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from E16 1GU.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1GU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Star Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Star Lane |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bow Creek Ecology Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bow Creek Ecology Park |
| 0.3 mi | Star Park | Medium | Walking directions to Star Park |
| 0.3 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Canning Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 48 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £539,000 |
10 year median price trend in Canning Town South
In the E16 1GU postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Luke's Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Rokeby School | Academy converter | N/A | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hallsville Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons | 3 Silvertown Square, London, E16 1GW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 19-23 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 24 Barking Road, London, E16 1EQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 | Food Inn | 95-99 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HB | Walking directions to Food Inn |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.