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E16 9FS

Canning Town North

Newham

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Detailed insights for E16 9FS

Overview

Postcode E16 9FS 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 South & Bow Creek area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 243.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year. The nearest station is Langdon Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cody Dock.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
243
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,500 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Canning Town South & Bow Creek has a very high crime rate, with approximately 243.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.2%

Approximately 54.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Canning Town South & Bow Creek is £71,877 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from E16 9FS.

Flood risk

N/A

Canning Town South & Bow Creek near E16 9FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Langdon Park located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E16 9FS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Langdon Park

DLR

Walking directions to Langdon Park
0.4 mi

3

Star Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Star Lane
0.5 mi

2,3

Bromley-by-Bow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Bromley-by-Bow

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E16 9FS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCody DockSmallWalking directions to Cody Dock
0.4 miLangdon ParkSmallWalking directions to Langdon Park
0.3 miGas Light and Coke Company Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
593.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
72.21(+169%)
Violence and sexual offences
54(+74%)
Theft from the person
40.05(+327%)
Vehicle crime
39.44(+321%)
Other theft
23.06(+102%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
36.19%
African
47
17.54%
Other White
25
9.33%
Bangladeshi
21
7.84%
Caribbean
15
5.6%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
30.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
30.64%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
41.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.69%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.02%
Other social rented
14
13.08%
Owns outright
8
7.48%
Total households: 107

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 9FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E16 9FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 2025Flat 601, Barnacle House, 1, Hemlock Street, London, E14 0YWFlatsLeasehold£790,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 902, Barnacle House, 1, Hemlock Street, London, E14 0YWFlatsLeasehold£710,000
06 Oct 2025Flat 303, Barnacle House, 1, Hemlock Street, London, E14 0YWFlatsLeasehold£642,020
30 Sept 2025Flat 202, Barnacle House, 1, Hemlock Street, London, E14 0YWFlatsLeasehold£560,000
22 Sept 2025Flat 1304, Barnacle House, 1, Hemlock Street, London, E14 0YWFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the E16 9FS postcode area, located within Canning Town South & Bow Creek, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E16 9FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryManorfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCulloden Primary - A Paradigm AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryBow SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E16 9FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E16 9FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFamily Shop201a Abbott Road, London, E14 0NEWalking directions to Family Shop
0.3 miSainsbury's Local155 Leven Road, London, E14 0LLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTeviot Food & Wine173 Teviot Street, London, E14 6PYWalking directions to Teviot Food & Wine
0.3 miDay 1 Local ExpressTeviot Street, Tower Hamlets, E14 6PYWalking directions to Day 1 Local Express
0.3 miLangdon Park Cash & Carry4-6 Spey Street, London, E14 6PZWalking directions to Langdon Park Cash & Carry

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 9FS, 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 South & Bow CreekE02000747
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 034AE01003497
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2020-10-01

Frequently asked questions about E16 9FS

Is E16 9FS (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) safe?

The area around E16 9FS records about 243 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E16 9FS?

The median sale price around E16 9FS 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 9FS?

There are 20 schools close to E16 9FS, including Manorfield Primary School (Outstanding), Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy (Outstanding) and Bow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E16 9FS?

The closest station to E16 9FS is Langdon Park in TfL zone 2, about 663 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E16 9FS?

E16 9FS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E16 9FS (Canning Town South & Bow Creek) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E16 9FS 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).