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E15 1HR

Forest Lane

Maryland

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Detailed insights for E15 1HR

Overview

Postcode E15 1HR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Forest Gate West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from E15 1HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate West near E15 1HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Maryland located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 1HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland
0.6 mi

3

Stratford

C2C, Central, DLR, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Stratford
0.7 mi

3

Stratford High Street

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 1HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.5 miChandos Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Chandos Road Open Space
0.5 miMajor Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Major Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
40,804.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
51.44(+92%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.64(+28%)
Vehicle crime
13.69(+46%)
Other theft
6.13(-46%)
Theft from the person
5.66(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
85
23.81%
British
61
17.09%
African
47
13.17%
Bangladeshi
24
6.72%
Other
22
6.16%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
59.32%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.85%
No qualifications
24
8.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
5.76%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
50%
Other social rented
28
17.72%
Owns with a mortgage
26
16.46%
Shared ownership
12
7.59%
Owns outright
6
3.8%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Maryland

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)

Price distribution by property type for Maryland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Maryland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats29£328,000£5,719
Semi-Detached1£575,000£5,425
Terraced26£635,000£5,912

10 year median price trend in Maryland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maryland.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 1HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 1HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025Flat 23, Ibex House, 1, Forest Lane, London, E15 1HRFlatsLeasehold£160,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 40, Ibex House, 1, Forest Lane, London, E15 1HRFlatsLeasehold£250,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 1, Ibex House, 1, Forest Lane, London, E15 1HRFlatsLeasehold£327,500
19 May 2025Flat 28, Ibex House, 1, Forest Lane, London, E15 1HRFlatsLeasehold£328,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 27, Ibex House, 1, Forest Lane, London, E15 1HRFlatsLeasehold£252,000

Schools

In the E15 1HR postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 1HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Francis' Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableHafs AcademyOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miSecondarySarah Bonnell SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 1HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 1HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPostoivoru2 Leytonstone Road, London, E15 1SEWalking directions to Postoivoru
0 miMaryland Mini Market10A Leytonstone Road, Maryland, London, E15 1SEWalking directions to Maryland Mini Market
0 miBucharest Magazin Romanesc53 Leytonstone Road, Maryland, London, E15 1JAWalking directions to Bucharest Magazin Romanesc
0 miÇinar Mini Market51 Leytonstone Road, Maryland, London, E15 1JAWalking directions to Çinar Mini Market
0.1 miOmar Grocers41 Leytonstone Road, Maryland, London, E15 1JAWalking directions to Omar Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E15 1HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kelly Drake

Maryland - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ren Tilbury

Maryland - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardMarylandE05013917
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Gate WestE02000719
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 006CE01003549
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 1HR

Is E15 1HR (Forest Gate West) safe?

The area around E15 1HR 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.

What is the average house price near E15 1HR?

The median sale price around E15 1HR in Forest Gate West is £415,000 (about £5,872 per square metre) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 1HR?

There are 20 schools close to E15 1HR, including St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Hafs Academy (Inadequate) and Sarah Bonnell School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 1HR?

The closest station to E15 1HR is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 105 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E15 1HR?

E15 1HR 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).

Who represents E15 1HR (Forest Gate West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 1HR 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).

Data Sources

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.