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E16 4EQ

Plaistow South

Newham

England / London / Newham / Canning Town East / Plaistow South / 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 91.6 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
92
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 91.6 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.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.6 mi

3

Custom House

DLR, Elizabeth

0.6 mi

3

Prince Regent

DLR

0.7 mi

3

Royal Victoria

DLR

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miCanning Town Recreation GroundLarge
0.4 miGandhi Chaplin Memorial GardenSmall

Property prices in Plaistow South

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Plaistow South area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £835,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£318,000
Semi-Detached1£440,000
Terraced43£410,000

10 years price trend 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.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryEdith Kerrison Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryRosetta Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusNewham Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Inadequate

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miBP ConnectNewham Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1QX
0.2 miS & G Mini Market120 Ravenscroft Road, London, E16 4AG
0.2 miK D News277 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SD
0.2 miEdgars Food And Wine271 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow, London, E13 8SD
0.2 miT&M Stores90 Cumberland Road, London, E13 8LQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.