Postcode E16 1NJ 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 average crime levels, with around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 58.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1NJ.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1NJ 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Royal Victoria Square | Small | Walking directions to Royal Victoria Square |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1NJ.
In the E16 1NJ 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 1NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nemunas | 50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QB | Walking directions to Nemunas |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 53 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Freemasons News | 41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Freemasons News |
| 0.3 mi | BP Connect | Newham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QX | Walking directions to BP Connect |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1NJ, 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 1NJ records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1NJ 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 1NJ, including Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding), Keir Hardie Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1NJ is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 466 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1NJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,844 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 1NJ 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.