Postcode E15 1GU is located in a major urban area, within the Stratford Olympic Park ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £73,459 per year. The nearest station is Stratford International, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Drapers Field.
Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £73,459 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 129 ft away from E15 1GU.
Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town near E15 1GU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stratford International located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Stratford International | DLR | Walking directions to Stratford International |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Stratford | C2C, Central, DLR, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Jubilee, Overground | Walking directions to Stratford |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Drapers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Drapers Field |
| 0.3 mi | Victory Park | Small | Walking directions to Victory Park |
| 0.4 mi | Portlands | Small | Walking directions to Portlands |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 (about £7,857 per square metre) in Stratford Olympic Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £1,170,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 64 | £605,000 | £7,857 |
| Terraced | 2 | £955,000 | £7,314 |
10 year median price trend in Stratford Olympic Park
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 1GU.
In the E15 1GU postcode area, located within Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 1GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wa Na Hong Oriental Supermarket | 15-19 Penny Brookes Street, London, E20 1BN | Walking directions to Wa Na Hong Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Alma Convenience Store | Alma Street, Newham, E15 1QA | Walking directions to Alma Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 75 Celebration Avenue, Stratford, London, E20 1DB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Major Express | 156 Major Road, Maryland, London, E15 1DY | Walking directions to Major Express |
| 0.3 mi | Marks & Spencer | Newham, E20 1NR | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E15 1GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joe Hudson-Small
Stratford Olympic Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Nate Higgins
Stratford Olympic Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E15 1GU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around E15 1GU in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £622,500 (about £7,857 per square metre) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E15 1GU, including Ronald Openshaw Nursery School (Outstanding), Harris Academy Chobham (Outstanding) and Colegrave Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E15 1GU is Stratford International in TfL zone 3, about 442 m away, serving the DLR line.
E15 1GU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 1GU is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Joe Hudson-Small (Green Party) and Nate Higgins (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.