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E16 4BT

Malmesbury Road

Canning Town North

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Detailed insights for E16 4BT

Overview

Postcode E16 4BT is located in a major urban area, within the Canning Town North ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town Central is £62,921 per year. The nearest station is Canning Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bow Creek Ecology Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Canning Town Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,693 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Canning Town Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56%

Approximately 56.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Canning Town Central is £62,921 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from E16 4BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Canning Town Central near E16 4BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Canning Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 4BT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Canning Town

DLR, Jubilee

Walking directions to Canning Town
0.3 mi

3

Star Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Star Lane
0.7 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 4BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBow Creek Ecology ParkMediumWalking directions to Bow Creek Ecology Park
0.2 miStar ParkMediumWalking directions to Star Park
0.5 miHermit Road Recreational GroundMediumWalking directions to Hermit Road Recreational Ground

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
49,795.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.74(+15%)
Shoplifting
24.64(+147%)
Other theft
17.35(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.96(-41%)
Burglary
15.27(+179%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
72
29.39%
Other White
32
13.06%
Bangladeshi
23
9.39%
Caribbean
23
9.39%
British
19
7.76%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
52.72%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.93%
No qualifications
19
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
52.75%
Shared ownership
19
20.88%
Owns with a mortgage
12
13.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
8.79%
Social rents from council
3
3.3%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Canning Town North

Median price£506,500
Price per sq ft£737
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£430K – £620K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) in Canning Town North area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,122,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Canning Town North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats89£562,275£787
Terraced20£445,000£526
Semi-Detached3£438,000£581

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Canning Town North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£355,000£320,000
2017£331,250£422,000
2018£290,000£390,000
2019£295,000£396,000
2020£317,000£390,000
2021£325,000£430,000
2022£335,000£466,000
2023£335,000£434,250
2024£426,300£455,000
2025£533,438£487,500
2026£336,250£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£605£440
2017£547£457
2018£556£437
2019£522£415
2020£536£401
2021£553£460
2022£549£517
2023£556£489
2024£642£470
2025£783£528
2026£432£504
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Canning Town North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 4BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 4BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025Flat 27, Mccabe Court, 99, Barking Road, London, E16 4HEFlatsLeasehold£300,000
19 Jan 20261, Rathbone Market, London, E16 1GSOtherLeasehold£36,742,625
17 Jun 2025Flat 1, 1, Rathbone Market, London, E16 1GSFlatsLeasehold£330,000
09 Jul 20262, Oak Crescent, London, E16 4QLOtherFreehold£590,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 39, 1, Bywell Place, London, E16 1JWFlatsLeasehold£385,000

Schools

In the E16 4BT postcode area, located within Canning Town Central, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 4BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRokeby SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryStar Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 4BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 4BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFood Inn95-99 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HBWalking directions to Food Inn
0.1 miBargain Food Centre128C Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1ENWalking directions to Bargain Food Centre
0.1 miCanning Town Superstore139 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HQWalking directions to Canning Town Superstore
0.1 miAlenka63 Barking Road, London, E16 4HBWalking directions to Alenka
0.1 miCo-op Food24 Barking Road, London, E16 1EQWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 4BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aleya Hussain

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Imogen Anderson

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Shaban Mohammed

Canning Town North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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 NorthE05013906
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Canning Town CentralE02000743
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 030DE01003503
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2009-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 4BT

Is E16 4BT (Canning Town Central) safe?

The area around E16 4BT records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near E16 4BT?

The median sale price around E16 4BT in Canning Town North is £506,500 (about £737 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E16 4BT?

There are 20 schools close to E16 4BT, including Rokeby School, Star Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 4BT?

The closest station to E16 4BT is Canning Town in TfL zone 3, about 412 m away, serving the DLR and Jubilee lines.

How deprived is the area around E16 4BT?

E16 4BT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,693 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 4BT (Canning Town Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 4BT is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Aleya Hussain (Labour Party), Imogen Anderson (Green Party) and Shaban Mohammed (Labour Party).