E15 1BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Gerry Raffles Square, 0.1km from Stratford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Stratford ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (284 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for E15 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00175060 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERRY RAFFLES SQUARE, E15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERRY RAFFLES SQUARE, E15 1BQ.
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£ 56,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E15 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 70% economic activity and an average age of 33, E15 1BQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E15 1BQ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 373,000
14 sales · Mean £ 354,821
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near E15 1BQ are high at 284 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sarah Bonnell School
John F Kennedy Special School
School 21
Colegrave Primary School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Carpenters Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Chobham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Amorino0.6 km
- Longboys0.6 km
- Wafflemeister0.5 km
- Arket Within H&M0.5 km
- Bamboo-Mat0.9 km
- + 160 more
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Loon Fung Oriental Foods0.1 km
- L'Orchidee Macarons & Cakes - Kiosk Opposite Foyles0.5 km
- Blondies Kitchen0.6 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.5 km
- Boost Juice Bars (UK) Ltd0.5 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Stratford - Manhattan Loft Gardens0.6 km
- Roomzzz London Stratford Hotel0.7 km
- Moxy London Stratford0.1 km
- Stratford Premier Inn0.7 km
- Epsilon Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Prosecco Caffe0.5 km
- The Abbey Tap0.2 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
- The Goose On Broadway0.2 km
- The Railway Tavern0.3 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Express Stratford0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- Waitrose - Food Hall0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Angel Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Aroma Authentic Dum Biriyani0.1 km
- Danube Kebab Point0.1 km
- Four Seasons Caribbean Food0.1 km
- Indi-Go0.5 km
- + 60 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stratford London0.3 km
- Maryland0.5 km
- Stratford International0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stratford Underground Station0.2 km
- Stratford Underground Station0.2 km
- Stratford Underground Station0.2 km
- Stratford DLR Station0.3 km
- Stratford (London) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence