Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E20 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BW 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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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E20 1BW 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 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1BW is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (227 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for E20 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near E20 1BW are high at 227 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 person522
Violence and sexual offences407
Other theft377
Anti-social behaviour198

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 pupils1.0 km
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Maryland Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Costadana0.8 km
  • Fresh Vegetables And Fruit And Cash & Carry0.8 km
  • Major Express0.5 km
  • The Chocolate Workshop0.3 km
  • W H Smith0.3 km
  • + 99 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

161 nearby
  • All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley)0.3 km
  • Balans0.3 km
  • Ban Be Limited0.2 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co0.3 km
  • Bridgets Cafe0.5 km
  • + 156 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Waitrose - Food Hall0.3 km
  • Iceland Plc - Stratford0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • New New Chinese Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • BBQ Express0.7 km
  • Canton Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Franco Manca0.3 km
  • Good Friend0.7 km
  • Kong Foo Wok0.9 km
  • + 53 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Stratford - Manhattan Loft Gardens0.3 km
  • Moxy London Stratford0.6 km
  • Stratford Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Adagio Aparthotel Stratford0.3 km
  • The Gantry Hotel - Curio Collection By Hilton0.3 km
  • + 1 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 Station0.4 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.4 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.4 km