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About Canning Town
Canning Town is located in the London Borough of Newham, within Greater London, and falls under the E16 postcode area. It is situated on the north bank of the River Thames, close to the Royal Docks and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The area has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, particularly following the 2012 Olympic Games, which brought improved transport links and new housing. Canning Town is served by the London Underground’s Jubilee line and has access to several bus routes, making it well connected to central London and surrounding boroughs. The local area includes a mix of residential buildings, retail spaces, and community facilities. While it has seen modernisation, parts of the area retain a sense of its industrial past, with former docklands and warehouses still visible. The community is diverse, reflecting the broader demographic of East London.
School Ratings in Canning Town
Canning Town is served by 713 schools. Keir Hardie Primary School and Rosetta Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Canning Town
Property prices average £644K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £456K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Canning Town
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Canning Town, with 421 incidents logged in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Canning Town
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Canning Town falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.
Healthcare in Canning Town
There are 141 GP surgeries within three miles of Canning Town, the nearest being Custom House Surgery (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Canning Town
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Property Prices 7,534 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the E16 postcode area.
Household Income in Canning Town ONS 2023
The average total household income in Canning Town is approximately £70,452 a year before tax, 27% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £49,525. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £49,525.
Businesses in Canning Town ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,571 active businesses based in Canning Town, around 42 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 94% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 26 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Canning Town IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Canning Town in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Crime in Canning Town 2,211 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime in Canning Town is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Canning Town
Of the 24,027 households in and around Canning Town, 27% are owned, 33% are socially rented and 40% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Canning Town.