Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E20 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E20 1BS.

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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 1BS 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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1/10
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2/10
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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

High employment, young population. E20 1BS combines 70% economic activity with a 29-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km 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 1BS is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (215 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for E20 1BS 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 1BS. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

Crime rates near E20 1BS are high at 215 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.

Shoplifting922
Theft from the person517
Violence and sexual offences380
Other theft376
Anti-social behaviour194

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Chobham

Outstanding2042 pupils0.2 km
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Ronald Openshaw Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.5 km
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Colegrave Primary School

Outstanding579 pupils0.6 km
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Education Links

Good79 pupils0.6 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School

Good353 pupils0.9 km
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Downsell Primary School

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Sarah Bonnell School

Good1330 pupils1.0 km
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Carpenters Primary School

Good419 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Collins Newsagents Ta Mapsons Ltd (previously Londis)1.0 km
  • Stratford Post Office0.8 km
  • Fruit & Veg0.8 km
  • Polski Sklep Gaska0.8 km
  • A J Harvey0.8 km
  • + 96 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The Sportsman0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Black Bull0.9 km
  • The Golden Grove0.7 km
  • O12 Bar And Grill0.7 km
  • Tap East0.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

160 nearby
  • Agora1.0 km
  • Big Joe's Diner0.8 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Maloka Within L\&G Building1.0 km
  • Rodina 2 Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 155 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express North Kiosk0.6 km
  • French Tacos House0.7 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Pinoybites0.9 km
  • Savory Shawarma House0.9 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Epsilon Hotel1.0 km
  • Moxy London Stratford0.6 km
  • Stratford Premier Inn0.3 km
  • The Stratford - Manhattan Loft Gardens0.2 km
  • Adagio Aparthotel Stratford0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Waitrose - Food Hall0.3 km
  • Iceland Plc - Stratford0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stratford International0.4 km
  • Stratford London0.5 km
  • Maryland0.8 km

Bus Stops

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