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E16 1LD

Bray Drive

Canning Town South

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Detailed insights for E16 1LD

Overview

Postcode E16 1LD 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Keir Hardie Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,093 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from E16 1LD.

Flood risk

Very low

Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1LD has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Royal Victoria located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 1LD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria
0.4 mi

3

Canning Town

DLR, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canning Town
0.4 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 1LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miKeir Hardie ParkSmallWalking directions to Keir Hardie Park
0.4 miRoyal Victoria SquareSmallWalking directions to Royal Victoria Square

Area Profile

Population
468
Population density
10,423.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.73(+96%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.14(-29%)
Vehicle crime
11.07(+18%)
Other theft
10.42(-9%)
Burglary
5.86(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
24.79%
African
82
17.52%
Other White
66
14.1%
Other Asian
33
7.05%
Arab
26
5.56%
Total population: 468

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
167
42.93%
No qualifications
108
27.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
9.77%
Level 3 (A level)
35
9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
3.86%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
30.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
20.67%
Other social rented
36
20.11%
Owns with a mortgage
32
17.88%
Owns outright
16
8.94%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Canning Town South

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats39£365,000£6,163
Terraced3£525,000£5,122

10 year median price trend in Canning Town South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town South.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202533, Bray Drive, London, E16 1LDTerracedFreehold£420,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 8, Ardennes House, 118, Victoria Dock Road, London, E16 1HLFlatsLeasehold£327,500
19 Mar 2025Flat 1, Ardennes House, 118, Victoria Dock Road, London, E16 1HLFlatsLeasehold£417,500
28 Mar 202524, Fendt Close, London, E16 1LBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
25 Mar 202513, Fendt Close, London, E16 1LBFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the E16 1LD postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 1LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHallsville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableFaraday SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 1LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1DHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miBudgens10-12 Shirley Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1HUWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miPremierWestern Gateway, Newham, E16 1BJWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miNisa14 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BJWalking directions to Nisa

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

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 1LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aderonke Florence Benson

Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

John James Morris

Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Rohit Kumar Dasgupta

Canning Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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 SouthE05013907
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canning Town South & Bow CreekE02000747
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 034LE01034210
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 1LD

Is E16 1LD (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) safe?

The area around E16 1LD records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near E16 1LD?

The median sale price around E16 1LD 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.

What schools are near E16 1LD?

There are 20 schools close to E16 1LD, including Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding), St Luke's Primary School (Good) and Faraday School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 1LD?

The closest station to E16 1LD is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 197 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 1LD?

E16 1LD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,093 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 1LD (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 1LD 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).

Data Sources

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.