The bottom line
E16 4DG offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding) and a green environment — strong value for Most buyers who can accept its trade-offs.
The catches: very high noise — check proximity to rail lines and 3 Japanese knotweed sites within 400m — may affect mortgage applications.
Less suited to Families.
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Location
Area Profile & Benchmarks
Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
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“High-connectivity investment target”
How E16 4DG has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
60
Education score
Primary
Star Primary School
Not yet inspected · 7 min walk
KS2: 108.3
Secondary
Eastlea Community School
Not yet inspected · Inspected May 2025 · 10 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 10 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
Outstanding · 27 min walk
4 primaries · 2 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Medium crime
206.3 incidents per 1,000 residents
+128% vs borough
Crime by type
Stop & search
11.5
per 1,000 residents
→ Stable
trend
Road safety
73
Road safety score
15
Accidents (5yr)
3
KSI (5yr)
7
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Poplar Fire Station · 1.6km
Crime is +217% above London average
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Insufficient sales data
Only 3 sales recorded in the last 24 months — too few for a reliable median price. Price figures have been withheld to avoid misleading comparisons.
E16 district median
£456,250
Based on 978 sales from postcodes with sufficient data
Price history
EPC breakdown
Based on 49 properties · Confidence: high
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Market activity
Days to sell
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2024–2025 · CAGR
+-22.2%
Total change
-22%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
-22.1%
per year
Acceleration
+0.00
change in velocity
Market State
Downturn
Price Distribution
P25: £450k–£500k · P75: £700k+ · 3 sales
Property Type Mix
Total: 3 sales
By decade
2020s
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current market | 2024–2025 | £790k | £615k | -22.2% | 1.5 |
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Buyer's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 3
Moderate
Nearby stations
82
Walkability score
409
Footpaths (500m)
1
Santander docks (800m)
0.4 km
Nearest cycle dock
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
9
Car parks (800m)
5
EV chargers (800m)
Nearby car parks
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Gilbert's Pit (Charlton) SSSI — 3.9 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: CLAY, SILT AND SAND
Subsidence risk: Medium
Shrink-swell: Medium
Running sand risk: Low
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
STAR LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
121 STAR LANE, CANNING TOWN, E16 4QH
6 min walk
72%
Recommend GP
72%
Overall GP experience
5
GPs within 1km
5
Dentists within 1km
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
256
Parks (1km)
32
Restaurants (800m)
18
Cafes (800m)
4
Pubs (400m)
3
Pharmacies (800m)
10
Gyms (1km)
16
Sports (1km)
2
Convenience
Nightlife (500m)
2
Nightclubs
6
Late-night venues
1
Libraries (1km)
0
Cinemas (2km)
1.3km
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby cafes
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Nearby health
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
EHigh street health
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
32
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Market activity
Est. days to sell
Velocity score
Future outlook
64.6
Price growth score
Development pressure
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 2/10
Most deprived areas
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 6,500 nationally
1,648
Est. population
£46,000
Median income
10.3%
Claimant rate
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
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