New Barn Street is in London and in Newham district. E13 8JW is located in the Plaistow West & Canning Town East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Barn Street, London, E13 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 8JT, E16 4BG, E13 8LX, E13 8LT, E16 4AX, E16 4AN, E16 4AW, E13 8LU, E16 4AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 8JW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E13 8JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 44.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 39.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 51.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 24.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 35.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 20.4% | 3.6% | -16.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 23.5% | 13.6% | -9.9% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 46.3% | 48.8% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 42.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 42.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| European Union | 17.3% | 26.3% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 20.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 9.1% | -9.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.5% | 42% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 24.8% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 12.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 8.1% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.4% | 76.7% | -30.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 16.4% | 0.9% | 15.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Barn Street was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Custom House average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Barn Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Custom House and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 New Barn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-30 | £127,177 |
| 140 New Barn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-03 | £161,417 |
| 142 New Barn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-06-18 | £167,708 |
| 142 New Barn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-05-01 | £138,916 |
| Flat 1 164 New Barn Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-24 | £173,947 |
E13 8JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Construction | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaizen Primary School Elkington Road , E13 8LF | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shpresa Programme | 30 Avenons Road, Plaistow | 327 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 353 yd | |
| DZERTS4ME Limited / Bubble Crush | 300 Barking Road, Plaistow | 377 yd | |
| BJ's Pie And Mash Shop | 330 Barking Road, Plaistow | 377 yd | |
| Samrat Tandoori Restaurant | 320 - 322 Barking Road, Plaistow | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 377 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 669 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 753 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Katana | Ground Floor, 203 Freemasons Road | 226 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 336 Barking Road, Plaistow | 377 yd | |
| Chicken City | 366 Barking Road, Plaistow | 377 yd | |
| Whitechapel Fried Chicken | 353 Barking Road, Plaistow | 434 yd | |
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 475 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 666 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 227 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 645 yd | |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 684 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 693 yd | |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 901 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.