Postcode E15 1RQ 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 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E15 1RQ.
Forest Gate West near E15 1RQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens |
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 1RQ.
In the E15 1RQ postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 1RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Annai Food and Wine | Bramall Close, Newham, E15 1RR | Walking directions to Annai Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Corner News Off Licence | 12 Cruikshank Road, Maryland, London, E15 1SN | Walking directions to Corner News Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
| 0.3 mi | P & P News | 37 Forest Lane, London, E15 1HA | Walking directions to P & P News |
| 0.3 mi | Caner Supermarket | 163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DU | Walking directions to Caner Supermarket |
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 1RQ, 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 1RQ records about 60 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.
The median sale price around E15 1RQ 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 1RQ, including Maryland Primary School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and Odessa Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E15 1RQ is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 662 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E15 1RQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,546 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 1RQ 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.