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E16 1HF

Canning Town North

Newham

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Overview

Postcode E16 1HF is located in a major urban area, within the Canning Town North ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.8 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 Central is £62,921 per year. The nearest station is Canning Town, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bow Creek Ecology Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Canning Town Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canning Town Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canning Town Central is £62,921 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from E16 1HF.

Flood risk

Very low

Canning Town Central near E16 1HF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Canning Town located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1HF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Canning Town

DLR, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canning Town
0.4 mi

3

Star Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Star Lane
0.6 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBow Creek Ecology ParkMediumWalking directions to Bow Creek Ecology Park
0.3 miStar ParkMediumWalking directions to Star Park
0.4 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park

Area Profile

Population
543
Population density
14,327.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.74(+15%)
Shoplifting
24.64(+147%)
Other theft
17.35(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-41%)
Burglary
15.27(+179%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
174
32.04%
British
103
18.97%
African
60
11.05%
Chinese
43
7.92%
Indian
36
6.63%
Total population: 543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
308
62.47%
Level 3 (A level)
44
8.92%
No qualifications
42
8.52%
Other
31
6.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
6.09%
Total 16+ residents: 493

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
114
48.51%
Owns with a mortgage
60
25.53%
Shared ownership
29
12.34%
Owns outright
18
7.66%
Other forms of private rent
7
2.98%
Total households: 235

Property prices in Canning Town North

Median price£506,500
Price per sq ft£737
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £620K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) in Canning Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,122,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats89£562,275£787
Terraced20£445,000£526
Semi-Detached3£438,000£581

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£355,000£320,000
2017£331,250£422,000
2018£290,000£390,000
2019£295,000£396,000
2020£317,000£390,000
2021£325,000£430,000
2022£335,000£466,000
2023£335,000£434,250
2024£426,300£455,000
2025£533,438£487,500
2026£336,250£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£605£440
2017£547£457
2018£556£437
2019£522£415
2020£536£401
2021£553£460
2022£549£517
2023£556£489
2024£642£470
2025£783£528
2026£432£504
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Canning Town North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2026Flat 47, 30, Barking Road, London, E16 1GQFlatsLeasehold£395,000
15 Jun 2026Flat 20, 30, Barking Road, London, E16 1GQFlatsLeasehold£285,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 34, 30, Barking Road, London, E16 1GQFlatsLeasehold£400,000
17 Nov 2025Flat 19, 30, Barking Road, London, E16 1GQFlatsLeasehold£275,000
29 Aug 202553, Discovery Tower, 1, Terry Spinks Place, London, E16 1YGFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the E16 1HF postcode area, located within Canning Town Central, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 1HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRokeby SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryStar Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 1HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food24 Barking Road, London, E16 1EQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0 miAlenka63 Barking Road, London, E16 4HBWalking directions to Alenka
0.1 miFood Inn95-99 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HBWalking directions to Food Inn
0.1 miMorrisons3 Silvertown Square, London, E16 1GWWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miTian Tian Market6 - 8 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1YEWalking directions to Tian Tian Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E16 1HF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aleya Hussain

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Imogen Anderson

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Shaban Mohammed

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardCanning Town NorthE05013906
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canning Town CentralE02000743
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 030DE01003503
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1HF

Is E16 1HF (Canning Town Central) safe?

The area around E16 1HF records about 130 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E16 1HF?

The median sale price around E16 1HF in Canning Town North is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 1HF?

There are 20 schools close to E16 1HF, including St Luke's Primary School (Good), Rokeby School and Star Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 1HF?

The closest station to E16 1HF is Canning Town in TfL zone 3, about 237 m away, serving the DLR and Jubilee lines.

How deprived is the area around E16 1HF?

E16 1HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 1HF (Canning Town Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1HF is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aleya Hussain (Labour Party), Imogen Anderson (Green Party) and Shaban Mohammed (Labour Party).