Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Canning Town is a district in the London Borough of Newham, East London. The district is located to the north of the Royal Victoria Dock, and has been described as the “Child of the Victoria Docks” as the timing and nature of its urbanisation was largely due to the creation of the dock. The area was part of the ancient parish of West Ham, in the hundred of Becontree, and part of the historic county of Essex. It forms part of the London E16 postcode district. “
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How’s the local life around Canning Town
There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Canning Town. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Canning Town listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.
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What areas are nearby?
You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Canning Town. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.
The facilities you might need in Canning Town
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Canning Town name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in Canning Town
Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Canning Town branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town Post Office | 22 Barking Road, London | 2.6 | 229 |
| Plaistow Post Office | 360, Post Office, 362 Barking Road, London | 3.7 | 106 |
| Receiving House | 46 Botanic Square, Leamouth Peninsula, London | 5 | 1 |
| Post box | 46 Botanic Square, Leamouth Peninsula, London | 5 | 2 |
What schools are nearby in Canning Town?
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Canning Town.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School | Barking Road, London | 4.1 | 56 |
| Hamilton Road Centre | 1 Hamilton Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Foundations for Learning Nursery | 123 Star Lane, London | 5 | 1 |
| Violin and Music Theory Lessons | 32 Florence Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Magic Years Nursery | 217 Barking Road, London | 4 | 26 |
| Kumon Maths & English | 42 Barking Road, London | 5 | 27 |
| guitar lessons – frankguitar.uk | 4 Ruscoe Road, London | 5 | 10 |
| Moksliukas Childcare | 1 Radland Road, London | 4.7 | 19 |
| Barney Bears Nurserys | Grassroots, Memorial Avenue, London | 5 | 2 |
| Eastlea Community School | Pretoria Road, London | 3.3 | 55 |
| LEYF – Cumberland Road Nursery & Pre-school | 2-4 Cumberland Road, London | 4.8 | 23 |
| St Helen’s Catholic Primary School, Plaistow | Chargeable Lane, London | 4.5 | 15 |
| Coccinelle Day Nursery | Foster Road, London | 4.4 | 24 |
| Keir Hardie Primary School | 13 Robertson Road, London | 3.9 | 22 |
| St Luke’s C of E | Ruscoe Road, London | 3.8 | 10 |
| Grange Primary School | Suffolk Road, London | 3.4 | 7 |
| Star Primary School | Star Lane, London | 4.3 | 31 |
| Creative Play | 2, Maskell Estate, Stephenson Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Hallsville Primary School | Radland Road, London | 3.4 | 12 |
| Ravenscroft Primary School | Carson Road, London | 4.8 | 6 |
In Canning Town, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Canning Town entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town | Underground Ltd, Silvertown Way, London | 3.9 | 89 |
Health amenities that are in Canning Town
Canning Town has 5 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physiotherapy Care London | 121 Star Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| St Lukes Health Centre | 2 Saint Luke’s Square, London | 1.8 | 93 |
| Esk Road Medical Centre | 12 Esk Road, London | 2.4 | 16 |
| Star Lane Medical Centre | 121 Star Lane, London | 2.4 | 215 |
| Northway Clinic – East London | 13 Minnie Baldock Street, London | 4.6 | 158 |
In the city of Canning Town, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of Canning Town? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Canning Town to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
What supermarkets are there?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Canning Town. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Canning Town.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose & Partners | 25 Coombe Lane, London | 4.2 | 894 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 213-215 Worple Road, London | 3.6 | 48 |
| Tesco Extra | 300 Beverley Way, New Malden | 3.9 | 879 |
| Raynes Barbers | 6 Lambton Road, London | 4.3 | 122 |
What kind of gyms are there in Canning Town?
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Canning Town might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Green space in the city of Canning Town
One of London’s best features is the large array of public parks and green spaces. See if Canning Town offers room to explore and maybe take your dog for a walk.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Wilderness Community Garden | 18 First Avenue, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| Cliff Walk pocket park | Canning Town, London | 4 | 1 |
| Mayfield Road pocket park | Canning Town, London | N/A | N/A |
| Newhaven Lane pocket park | Canning Town, London | N/A | N/A |
| Fisher Street Mini Park | Fisher Street, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Gandhi Chaplin Peace Garden | London | 4.4 | 9 |
| Star Park | Star Lane, London | 4.2 | 164 |
| Arc in the Park | Hermit Road Recreation Ground, Bethell Avenue, London | 4.3 | 221 |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground | Hermit Road, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Hermit Park Ornamental Garden | Hermit Road, London | 4.7 | 7 |
| Daisy Parsons Memorial Gardens | East, Cemetery, London | N/A | N/A |
| Memorial Recreation Ground | 25 Ronald Avenue, London | 4.3 | 435 |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground | Tarling Road, London | 4.5 | 150 |
| Lookout Riverside Open Space | Lookout Lane, Leamouth Peninsula, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Island Waterfront Viewing Deck | City Island Way, Leamouth Peninsula, London | N/A | N/A |
| Ashburton Wood | 117-123 Freemasons Road, London | 3.7 | 6 |
| Botanic Graden E14 | Leamouth Peninsula, London | 4.4 | 5 |
| Ornamental Garden | School House, Sophia Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Greenway Pollinator Trail | Greenway East, London | N/A | N/A |
| Botanic Square Garden | 7-15 Botanic Square, Leamouth Peninsula, London | 5 | 1 |
Galleries and Museums
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for Canning Town below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.A.S. Station Arts Centre | Gainsborough Learning Centre, 1 Hamilton Road, London | 4.3 | 12 |
Pubs in the region
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Canning Town has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
We have not found any great pubs in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local pub. We’ll amend this page. Would be a shame not to let people know what is your hidden gem!
The types of restaurants
Canning Town has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 268 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 43 |
| Fardeen | 52 Hermit Road, London | 4.3 | 21 |
| New Dallas Chicken & Ribs | 157 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 189 |
| Kings Continental Cuisine | 147 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 19 |
| FFC Canning Town | 52 Hermit Road, London | 4.3 | 43 |
| Subway | 135 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 159 |
| West Ham Fish And Chips | 132 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 367 |
| C Breeze Island | 84 Hermit Road, London | 4.3 | 107 |
| Silver Sea | 147 Hermit Road, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Meydan Restaurant | 67 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 732 |
| Max’s Grill PeriPeri | 280 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 208 |
| Efes Restaurant | 65 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 1161 |
| Bronze | 291-293 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 95 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 336 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 228 |
| Angel’s Bakery | 333 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 74 |
| Thirteen Restobar | 337a Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 248 |
| K.O – Kebabish Original, Plaistow | 394 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 291 |
| McDonald’s | 164, 168 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 4291 |
| KFC Canning Town – Barking Road | 133 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 868 |
| Ukrainian Restaurant Albina | 239 Barking Road, London | 4.3 | 311 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026