Our area guide to Canning Town gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
E16
Canning Town Area Overview
Canning Town is comprised mainly of council built tower blocks and terraces. Though the area has benefited from the introduction of the Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee Line.d
Canning Town Property Types & Architecture
Canning Town is made up almost entirely of council owned property.
Canning Town Shopping & Entertainment
The Rathbone Street market and Barking Road represent the main shopping area.
There are a few pubs in the area, but residents head towards Canary Wharf for restaurants.
Canning Town Parks & Commons
There are several parks and recreation grounds in the area.
Canning Town Who lives here?
The population is predominantly white, working class.
Guide to Canning Town transport links:
Trains
- Canning Town (National Rail)
- Custom House
- North Woolwich
- Silvertown and London City Airport
Tubes
- Canning Town (Jubilee Line, Docklands (DLR), National Rail) (Zone 3)
- Whitechapel (District Line, East London, Hammersmith & City Line) (Zone 2)
DLR Stations
- Canning Town ()
- Custom House (Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 3)
- Custom House (National Rail) (Zone 3)
- King George V
- London City Airport
- Pontoon Dock
- Prince Regent (Zone 3)
- Royal Albert (Zone 3)
- Royal Victoria (Zone 3)
- West Silvertown
Canning Town Local Authorities:
Canning Town
is represented by
Newham Council
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Canning Town Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Canning Town area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Newham |
£775 |
£904 |
£1,033 |
£1,163 |
£1,421 |
£1,679 |
£1,938 |
£2,325 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Canning Town & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Canning Town fall under the Newham Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Canning Town by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Canning Town:
Looking to live in Canning Town?
If you are looking to buy or rent a property in Canning Town use the links below to find the latest properties available.
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