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E16 4EQ

Plaistow South

Newham

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Detailed insights for E16 4EQ

Overview

Postcode E16 4EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canning Town East is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Canning Town Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Canning Town East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,642 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Canning Town East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

18.9%

Approximately 18.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Canning Town East is £46,300 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from E16 4EQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Canning Town East near E16 4EQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Custom House located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 4EQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

Walking directions to Custom House
0.6 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

Walking directions to Prince Regent
0.7 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Victoria

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 4EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCanning Town Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Canning Town Recreation Ground
0.4 miGandhi Chaplin Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Gandhi Chaplin Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
497
Population density
20,580.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
83
16.6%
Other White
83
16.6%
British
70
14%
African
51
10.2%
Other Asian
47
9.4%
Total population: 500

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
37.87%
Owns with a mortgage
36
21.3%
Owns outright
22
13.02%
Other social rented
17
10.06%
Social rents from council
15
8.88%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Plaistow South

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Plaistow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plaistow South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plaistow South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£339,000
Semi-Detached3£440,000
Terraced46£412,500

10 year median price trend in Plaistow South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plaistow South.

Schools

In the E16 4EQ postcode area, located within Canning Town East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 4EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingExternal links
0.1 miNurseryEdith Kerrison Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

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0.1 miPrimaryRosetta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

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0.3 mi16 plusNewham Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Inadequate

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Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 4EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 4EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBP ConnectNewham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QXWalking directions to BP Connect
0.2 miS & G Mini Market120 Ravenscroft Road, London, E16 4AGWalking directions to S & G Mini Market
0.2 miK D News277 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SDWalking directions to K D News
0.2 miEdgars Food And Wine271 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SDWalking directions to Edgars Food And Wine
0.2 miT&M Stores90 Cumberland Road, London, E13 8LQWalking directions to T&M Stores

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.