Plaistow West and Canning Town East sits in the London Borough of Newham in east London, straddling parts of Plaistow and Canning Town close to the Royal Docks and the River Thames. It grew up around 19th‑century dock and industrial activity, with a legacy of terraced streets and council estates; since the late 20th century the area has been reshaped by Docklands regeneration and the ripple effects of the 2012 Olympics, alongside improved transport links.
The ward is one of London’s most culturally diverse neighbourhoods, with lively local shops, markets and community organisations reflecting South Asian, African and Caribbean heritage. Rapid redevelopment has brought new housing and jobs but also ongoing local debate about affordable homes and maintaining community services amid change.
Postcode districts covering Plaistow West & Canning Town East
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 12.3 miles
- Islington 5.8 miles
- City of Westminster 7.9 miles
- Bexley 6.8 miles
- Sutton 14.4 miles
- Croydon 12.1 miles
- Harrow 16 miles
- Basildon 19.2 miles
- Watford 20.6 miles
- Chelmsford 24.6 miles
- Harlow 17.3 miles
- Grays 13.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Plaistow South Ward 0.5 miles
- Newham Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Plaistow North Ward 0.6 miles
- Canning Town North Ward 0.6 miles
- Canning Town South Ward 0.8 miles
- West Ham Ward 0.8 miles
- Custom House Ward 0.9 miles
- Boleyn Ward 1.1 miles
- Green Street West Ward 1.2 miles
- Stratford Ward 1.3 miles
- Green Street East Ward 1.4 miles
- Royal Victoria Ward 1.4 miles
Example postcodes in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
E16 4AT, E13 3EY, E13 0ET, E16 4AJ, E13 8JN, E13 8AN, E13 8DE, E13 0HH, E16 4DH … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 2 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 20.8 miles
- West Ham Station 0.7 miles
- Upton Park Station 0.8 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 5.8 miles
Hotels near Plaistow West & Canning Town East Ad
- The Stratford, Autograph Collection 4 1.9 miles
- The Gantry London 5 1.9 miles
- Ibis London Canning Town 3.5 0.8 miles
- Vertus Edit Canary Wharf 4 2 miles
- Intercontinental London - The O2 5 1.7 miles
- Hyatt House London Stratford - Aparthotel 1.8 miles
- Sunborn Yacht Hotel London 4 1.3 miles
- The Westbridge Hotel Stratford 4 1.3 miles
- TRIBE London Canary Wharf 4 2 miles
- The Lansbury Heritage Hotel By Sunday - Canary Wharf London 3 1.9 miles
Schools in Plaistow West & Canning Town East
- Curwen Primary School Primary
- Grange Primary School Primary
- Ravenscroft Primary School Primary
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 0.9 miles
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 1 mile
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 1.4 miles
- The O2 Stadium 1.7 miles
- Aquatics Centre Stadium 1.7 miles
- Water Polo Arena Stadium 1.8 miles
- Olympic Stadium Stadium 1.8 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 2 miles
- Handball Arena Stadium 2.2 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 2.2 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 2.3 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 2.4 miles