E16 in East London has experienced contrasting market dynamics over the past five years. Property prices declined at a compound annual rate of 1.7%, while rental growth expanded at 5.2% annually, creating a divergence typical of late-stage gentrification areas. The district's population increased modestly by 1.7% over this period. With a trajectory score of 47.7 out of 100, E16 ranks at the 35th percentile nationally, suggesting middling performance relative to other UK postcode districts. This combination of price stagnation alongside steady rental appreciation warrants attention from those evaluating rental yield opportunities, though the overall market trajectory remains measured rather than dynamic.
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- 1Property prices down 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Canning Town · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by risk.
Canning Town (E16) common questions
Is Canning Town up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Canning Town (E16) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 66% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Canning Town safe?
Canning Town has a safety score of 17/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Canning Town?
The average property price in Canning Town (E16) is £696k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Canning Town?
The median monthly rent in Canning Town (E16) is £2,385 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Canning Town?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bow (E3), West Wickham (BR4), Rotherhithe (SE16), Warlingham (CR6), Walworth (SE17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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