Postcode E16 1PL is located in a major urban area, within the Canning Town South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Custom House area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 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.
Custom House has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Custom House has a low crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Custom House is £56,593 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 1PL.
Custom House near E16 1PL 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 1PL.
In the E16 1PL postcode area, located within Custom House, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nemunas | 50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QB | Walking directions to Nemunas |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 10-12 Shirley Street, Canning Town, London, E16 1HU | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 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 | BP Connect | Newham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QX | Walking directions to BP Connect |
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 1PL, 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 1PL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E16 1PL in Custom House 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 1PL, including Hallsville Primary School (Outstanding), St Luke's Primary School (Good) and Keir Hardie Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E16 1PL is Royal Victoria in TfL zone 3, about 489 m away, serving the DLR line.
E16 1PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,790 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 1PL 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.