Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E20 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

414

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E20 1BJ 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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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, E20 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

E20 1BJ 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 1BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (234 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for E20 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00182395 (shared with 5 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 1BJ. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.8%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.3%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BJ are high at 234 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.

Shoplifting933
Theft from the person538
Violence and sexual offences405
Other theft397
Anti-social behaviour206

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy Chobham

Outstanding2042 pupils0.3 km
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Ronald Openshaw Nursery School

Good120 pupils0.6 km
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Colegrave Primary School

Outstanding579 pupils0.6 km
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Education Links

Good79 pupils0.7 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Gelarto By Menodiciotto Ltd - The Arcade0.7 km
  • Honi Poke0.7 km
  • Pinkberry - Kiosk 20 The Gallery0.3 km
  • Sugar Cane Juice Bar - Great Eastern Market0.3 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd0.5 km
  • + 154 more
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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Brooks (Fruit & Veg)0.7 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.2 km
  • Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Thorntons0.2 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

10 nearby
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • New New Chinese Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Waitrose - Food Hall0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Caffe Nero - Unit 1094 The Street0.2 km
  • Damac Burgers And Shakes0.6 km
  • Firezza0.2 km
  • Orient Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • I Fratelli0.9 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Queens Head0.9 km
  • The Sportsman0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Black Bull0.9 km
  • O12 Bar And Grill0.8 km
  • Tap East0.2 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stratford International0.3 km
  • Stratford London0.5 km
  • Maryland0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Stratford International Rail Station0.2 km
  • Stratford International Rail Station0.2 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.2 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.2 km
  • Stratford International DLR Station0.3 km