Postcode E16 1QW is located in a major urban area, within the Custom House ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town South & Bow Creek area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 130.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 66.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from E16 1QW.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 1QW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canning Town Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Star Park | Medium | Walking directions to Star Park |
| 0.3 mi | Keir Hardie Park | Small | Walking directions to Keir Hardie Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Custom House area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £565,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £426,000 |
10 year median price trend in Custom House
In the E16 1QW postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Keir Hardie Primary School | Community school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Rokeby School | Academy converter | N/A | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Luke's Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 1QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nemunas | 50 Fife Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1QB | Walking directions to Nemunas |
| 0.2 mi | Premium Food & Wine | 158-160 Barking Road, London, E16 1EN | Walking directions to Premium Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 146-148 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1EN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | World Super Market | 169 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HQ | Walking directions to World Super Market |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Food Centre | 128C Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1EN | Walking directions to Bargain Food Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.