Postcode E15 1HL is located in a major urban area, within the Maryland ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year. The nearest station is Maryland, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,418 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from E15 1HL.
Forest Gate West near E15 1HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Maryland located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.5 mi | Alma Street Community Play Areas | Small | Walking directions to Alma Street Community Play Areas |
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £5,872 per square metre) in Maryland area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £328,000 | £5,719 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £575,000 | £5,425 |
| Terraced | 26 | £635,000 | £5,912 |
10 year median price trend in Maryland
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 1HL.
In the E15 1HL postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 1HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | P & P News | 37 Forest Lane, London, E15 1HA | Walking directions to P & P News |
| 0.1 mi | Annai Food and Wine | Bramall Close, Newham, E15 1RR | Walking directions to Annai Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Corner News Off Licence | 12 Cruikshank Road, Maryland, London, E15 1SN | Walking directions to Corner News Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Maryland Mini Market | 10A Leytonstone Road, Maryland, London, E15 1SE | Walking directions to Maryland Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Postoivoru | 2 Leytonstone Road, London, E15 1SE | Walking directions to Postoivoru |
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 1HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kelly Drake
Maryland - Elected 7 May 2026
Ren Tilbury
Maryland - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E15 1HL records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E15 1HL in Forest Gate West is £415,000 (about £5,872 per square metre) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E15 1HL, including Maryland Primary School (Good), St Francis' Catholic Primary School and Earlham Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E15 1HL is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 403 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E15 1HL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,418 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 1HL is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kelly Drake (Green Party) and Ren Tilbury (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.