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E15 1RJ

Alfred Road

Maryland

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Detailed insights for E15 1RJ

Overview

Postcode E15 1RJ 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 average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Forest Gate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.9%

Approximately 50.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E15 1RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Maryland located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 1RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland
0.5 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.6 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 1RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.2 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
575
Population density
9,535.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.09(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.1(-19%)
Drugs
9.7(+56%)
Other theft
9.7(-15%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
21.39%
African
88
15.3%
Other White
85
14.78%
Bangladeshi
60
10.43%
Caribbean
60
10.43%
Total population: 575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
36.68%
No qualifications
80
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
73
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
70
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 458

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
97
44.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
25%
Owns with a mortgage
25
11.36%
Owns outright
19
8.64%
Social rents from council
15
6.82%
Total households: 220

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 1RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 1RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202510, St James Road, London, E15 1RLTerracedFreehold£667,500
21 Aug 202555, Idmiston Road, London, E15 1RGTerracedFreehold£600,000
15 Aug 202526, Idmiston Road, London, E15 1RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
07 Mar 202521, Idmiston Road, London, E15 1RPFlatsLeasehold£282,500
17 Oct 202583, St James Road, London, E15 1RNTerracedFreehold£668,000

Schools

In the E15 1RJ 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 1RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEarlham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryOdessa Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 1RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAnnai Food and WineBramall Close, Newham, E15 1RRWalking directions to Annai Food and Wine
0.2 miCorner News Off Licence12 Cruikshank Road, Maryland, London, E15 1SNWalking directions to Corner News Off Licence
0.2 miZera77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BYWalking directions to Zera
0.2 miP & P News37 Forest Lane, London, E15 1HAWalking directions to P & P News
0.3 mi5 Star Brothers Mini Market55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DWWalking directions to 5 Star Brothers Mini Market

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 1RJ, 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 006AE01003545
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 1RJ

Is E15 1RJ (Forest Gate West) safe?

The area around E15 1RJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1RJ?

The median sale price around E15 1RJ 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 1RJ?

There are 20 schools close to E15 1RJ, including St James' CofE Junior School (Good), Earlham Primary School (Outstanding) and Odessa Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 1RJ?

The closest station to E15 1RJ is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 640 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E15 1RJ?

E15 1RJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,504 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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