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E15 4ET

Vicarage Lane

Forest Gate South

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Detailed insights for E15 4ET

Overview

Postcode E15 4ET is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Stratford East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stratford East is £60,748 per year. The nearest station is Maryland, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Stratford East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,839 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stratford East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Stratford East is £60,748 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from E15 4ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Stratford East near E15 4ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Maryland located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 4ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland
0.6 mi

3

Stratford High Street

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford High Street
0.6 mi

3

Stratford

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

Walking directions to Stratford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 4ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest Ham ParkLargeWalking directions to West Ham Park
0.3 miStratford ParkMediumWalking directions to Stratford Park
0.5 miSandal Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Sandal Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
18,085.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.52(+196%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.8(-17%)
Vehicle crime
16.32(+74%)
Drugs
8.43(+36%)
Other theft
7.9(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
76
22.42%
Other White
55
16.22%
British
48
14.16%
African
46
13.57%
Indian
31
9.14%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
38.49%
No qualifications
60
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
40.71%
Social rents from council
21
18.58%
Owns outright
16
14.16%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.5%
Other social rented
11
9.73%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Forest Gate South

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,565,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate South 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 Forest Gate South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£825,000£4,882
Flats20£321,500£4,659
Semi-Detached4£1,198,000£6,726
Terraced38£668,750£7,111

10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate South.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 4ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 4ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 13, Ammonite House, 12, Flint Close, London, E15 4QRFlatsLeasehold£375,000
21 Jan 2025Flat 44, Ammonite House, 12, Flint Close, London, E15 4QRFlatsLeasehold£260,000
17 Feb 202520, Shirley Road, London, E15 4HXTerracedFreehold£630,000
30 Jan 2025Flat 25, Shale Court, 88B, Romford Road, London, E15 4FDFlatsLeasehold£360,000
11 Jul 202531, White Road, London, E15 4HATerracedFreehold£479,000

Schools

In the E15 4ET postcode area, located within Stratford East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 4ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableEast London Independent SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySarah Bonnell SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 4ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 4ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEFS Food and Wine34 Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4ESWalking directions to EFS Food and Wine
0.1 miExpress Food65-67 Vicarage Lane, London, E15 4HGWalking directions to Express Food
0.1 miStratford News & Wines107 Romford Road, London, E15 4LYWalking directions to Stratford News & Wines
0.1 miTesco Express122 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTaza48 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZWalking directions to Taza

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 4ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arshan Baskaran

Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jack Pickard

Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Zahra Kheyre

Forest Gate South - 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
WardForest Gate SouthE05013912
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stratford EastE02000722
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 009CE01003554
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 4ET

Is E15 4ET (Stratford East) safe?

The area around E15 4ET records about 77 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 4ET?

The median sale price around E15 4ET in Stratford East is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 4ET?

There are 20 schools close to E15 4ET, including East London Independent School (Good), Sarah Bonnell School (Good) and Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 4ET?

The closest station to E15 4ET is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 583 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E15 4ET?

E15 4ET scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,839 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 4ET (Stratford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 4ET is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arshan Baskaran (Green Party), Jack Pickard (Green Party) and Zahra Kheyre (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.