Postcode Analysis Newham, London

PENNY BROOKES STREET, E20 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY BROOKES STREET, E20 1BN.

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Population

535

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E20 1BN 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

E20 1BN is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E20 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area on Penny Brookes Street, 0.2km from Stratford New Town in Newham. Administratively it sits within Stratford Olympic Park ward and the West Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E20 1BN is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for E20 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00182176 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E20 1BN. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.9%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near E20 1BN are high at 218 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting926
Theft from the person514
Violence and sexual offences389
Other theft362
Anti-social behaviour205

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Chobham

Outstanding2042 pupils0.3 km
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Ronald Openshaw Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Colegrave Primary School

Outstanding579 pupils0.5 km
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Education Links

Good79 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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Downsell Primary School

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Sarah Bonnell School

Good1330 pupils0.9 km
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John F Kennedy Special School

Outstanding138 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Collins Newsagents Ta Mapsons Ltd (previously Londis)0.9 km
  • Stratford Post Office0.7 km
  • Fruit & Veg0.7 km
  • Polski Sklep Gaska0.7 km
  • A J Harvey0.7 km
  • + 104 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Black Bull0.8 km
  • Aspers (Casino Entrance) - Sky Bar0.2 km
  • Outpost0.5 km
  • Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

165 nearby
  • Agora0.9 km
  • Big Joe's Diner0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Kay Viva Ltd1.0 km
  • Maloka Within L\&G Building0.9 km
  • + 160 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Cafe Olympic1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero Express North Kiosk0.6 km
  • French Tacos House0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Pinoybites0.8 km
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Epsilon Hotel0.9 km
  • Moxy London Stratford0.5 km
  • Stratford Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Stratford - Manhattan Loft Gardens0.3 km
  • Adagio Aparthotel Stratford0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • John Lewis - Food Safety Shop Floor0.2 km
  • New New Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Waitrose - Food Hall0.2 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stratford International0.4 km
  • Stratford London0.4 km
  • Maryland0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stratford International Rail Station0.3 km
  • Stratford International Rail Station0.3 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.4 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.4 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.4 km