E13 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Umbriel Place, 0.7km from Plaistow in Newham. Administratively it sits within Plaistow West & Canning Town East ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E13 0BW is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E13 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00175032 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UMBRIEL PLACE, E13 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UMBRIEL PLACE, E13 0BW.
255
38
£ 49,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 59% social renting, E13 0BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 32.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E13 0BW. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 140,000
11 sales · Mean £ 167,390
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E13 0BW is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lister Community School
Curwen Primary School
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow Primary School
Portway Primary School
Selwyn Primary School
Tunmarsh School
Grange Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
133 nearby- Bestoland0.7 km
- Lakdiva Ltd1.0 km
- Nandanam Convenience Store0.9 km
- P And H Mini Market0.9 km
- Sheena's News0.9 km
- + 128 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- South West Ham Labour Club0.7 km
- The Joy Foundation1.0 km
- Queens Public House0.9 km
- The Britannia0.9 km
- Lord Stanley0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Ali's Deli Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee Palace0.6 km
- Pinoy Greengate Cafe0.6 km
- Cornerstone - Charity Cafe0.8 km
- Due Amici1.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Iceland Plc -Balaam Street0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Alpha Pizza & Also Alpha Grill0.9 km
- Bad Boys Diner1.0 km
- Curry Hut 2023 Ltd0.6 km
- Eastern Delight0.6 km
- Favourite Pizza0.6 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ham1.3 km
- Maryland2.1 km
- Forest Gate2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Plaistow Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E130BW · Data under Open Government Licence