Postcode E16 4EW is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow West & Canning Town East ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Canning Town Central area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Canning Town Central is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Star Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Star Park.
Canning Town Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,437 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Canning Town Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Canning Town Central is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E16 4EW.
Canning Town Central near E16 4EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Star Lane located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Star Lane | DLR | Walking directions to Star Lane |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Ham | C2C, DLR, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee | Walking directions to West Ham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Canning Town | DLR, Jubilee | Walking directions to Canning Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Star Park | Medium | Walking directions to Star Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hermit Road Recreational Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Hermit Road Recreational Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Malmesbury Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Malmesbury Road Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Plaistow West & Canning Town East area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £661,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 19 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £438,775 |
10 year median price trend in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
In the E16 4EW postcode area, located within Canning Town Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Eastlea Community School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Star Primary School | Community school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E16 4EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Moving Forward Enterprise | 82A Hermit Road, London, E16 4LF | Walking directions to Moving Forward Enterprise |
| 0.2 mi | Bantuway Express | 42-44 Hermit Road, London, E16 4LF | Walking directions to Bantuway Express |
| 0.2 mi | Firat Supermarket | 340 Grange Road, London, E13 0HQ | Walking directions to Firat Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Star Off Licence | 95 Star Lane, London, E16 4RF | Walking directions to Star Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Your Local | 17 - 21 Suffolk Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0HE | Walking directions to Your Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.