Postcode E16 3BU 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 very high crime levels, with around 156.5 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 Custom House located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 3,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 3BU.
Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 3BU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Custom House | DLR, Elizabeth | Walking directions to Custom House |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Royal Victoria | DLR | Walking directions to Royal Victoria |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Prince Regent | DLR | Walking directions to Prince Regent |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Canning Town Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Cundy Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cundy Park |
| 0.4 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 3BU postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hallsville Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Rosetta Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Freemasons News | 41 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Freemasons News |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 53 Freemasons Road, London, E16 3PJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | 14 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BJ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Western Gateway, Newham, E16 1FD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 18 Western Gateway, London, E16 1BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.