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.
E20 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E20 1BS.
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29
£ 0 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Harris Academy Chobham
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Colegrave Primary School
Education Links
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
Downsell Primary School
Sarah Bonnell School
Carpenters Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: E201BS · Data under Open Government Licence