Abercrombie Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E20 1FU is located in the Stratford Olympic Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abercrombie Road, London, E20 1FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E20 1GY, E20 1GU, E20 1FQ, E20 1HB, E20 1GX, E20 1FA, E20 1GW, E20 1HA, E20 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E20 1FU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 E20 1FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 42.1% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 41.3% | 65.2% | 23.9% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 28.7% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 5.6% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 0% | -8.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around E20 1FU this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 72.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 8.6% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 2.9% | -13.8% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 3.6% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 72.9% | 49.9% | 33.8% | 39.1% |
| Other | 18.1% | 2.1% | -16.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 10.2% | 0% | -10.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 5.7% | -7.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 0.6% | -6.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 41.6% | 55.4% | 13.8% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 61.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 61.7% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 22% | 12% | -10.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 16% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 61.4% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 21% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 8% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 6.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 3.4% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abercrombie Road was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Stratford Olympic Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Abercrombie Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 12 local areas in Stratford Olympic Park and the 239th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Abercrombie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,170,000 | 2025-05-30 | £1,121,653 |
| 26 Abercrombie Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,201,000 | 2024-10-24 | £1,043,472 |
| 24 Abercrombie Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-09-19 | £1,142,857 |
| Flat 1 Hewett House, 12 Abercrombie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-07-05 | £355,522 |
| 10 Abercrombie Road, London, Greater London Other, a newly built property | £251,274 | 2022-12-14 | £220,490 |
E20 1FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Berkshire Road , E9 5ND | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Infant School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Junior School Downsell Road , E15 2BS | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 2,043 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Valley VeloPark Cafe | Lee Valley VeloPark, 51 Abercrombie Road | 142 yd | |
| Suela Cafe Bistro Stratford | 10 Olympic Park Avenue, Stratford | 227 yd | |
| Change Please At Timber Lodge | Timber Lodge, 1A Honour Lea Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Timber Lodge - Brew Street Cafe | Timber Lodge, 1A Honour Lea Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Bridgets Cafe | 1 To 3 Brevet Parade, Honour Lea Avenue | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Kellys E20 | 27 - 30 Victory Parade, Stratford | 347 yd | |
| Tina We Salute You | 2 Olympic Park Avenue, Stratford | 377 yd | |
| Roots Local Ltd | 3 - 4 West Park Walk, Stratford | 442 yd | |
| Outpost | 1 Westfield Avenue, Stratford | 821 yd | |
| Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute | Leyton House Working Mens Club, 200 Chandos Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzicheria Grappelli At The Gantry | The Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Avenue | 489 yd | |
| Firezza | 10 Prize Walk, Stratford | 511 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 70 High Road Leyton | 795 yd | |
| Shawarma Grill | 72 High Road Leyton | 795 yd | |
| Eggfree Cake Box at Asda | 1 Marshall Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Celebration Avenue, Stratford | 473 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 829 yd | |
| Waitrose - Food Hall | 1 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 852 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Safety Shop Floor | 101 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 852 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 43 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Valley Velopark BMX TRACK BMX TRACK QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | cycling | 178 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Better Gym (East Village Stratford) CHEERING LANE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 489 yd |
| Chobham Academy CHEERING LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 698 yd |
| The Copper Box Arena | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 769 yd | |
| Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields Gainsborough Playing Fields EAST BAY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.