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E15 4FA

Mcgrath Road

Forest Gate South

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Detailed insights for E15 4FA

Overview

Postcode E15 4FA 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Stratford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,596 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Stratford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 234 ft away from E15 4FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Stratford East near E15 4FA 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 4FA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland
0.5 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.7 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 4FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.3 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
408
Population density
18,630.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.66(+197%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.05(+39%)
Shoplifting
20.78(+108%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+85%)
Drugs
10.39(+68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
95
23.06%
British
62
15.05%
African
61
14.81%
Other White
55
13.35%
Caribbean
44
10.68%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
41.25%
No qualifications
44
13.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.81%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10%
Total 16+ residents: 320

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
35.82%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Owns outright
14
10.45%
Other social rented
9
6.72%
Total households: 134

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 4FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 4FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 20259, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000
01 May 20268, Atherton Road, London, E7 9AJDetachedFreehold£825,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, 39, Atherton Road, London, E7 9AJFlatsLeasehold£475,000
10 Oct 2025106, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£325,000
31 Mar 202560A, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£1,330,000

Schools

In the E15 4FA postcode area, located within Stratford East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 4FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEarlham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 4FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local165-167 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4JFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miP & P News37 Forest Lane, London, E15 1HAWalking directions to P & P News
0.2 miTesco Express122 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAnnai Food and WineBramall Close, Newham, E15 1RRWalking directions to Annai Food and Wine
0.3 miStratford News & Wines107 Romford Road, London, E15 4LYWalking directions to Stratford News & Wines

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 4FA, 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 009BE01003553
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2017-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 4FA

Is E15 4FA (Stratford East) safe?

The area around E15 4FA records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4FA?

The median sale price around E15 4FA 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 4FA?

There are 20 schools close to E15 4FA, including Earlham Primary School (Outstanding), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 4FA?

The closest station to E15 4FA is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 542 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E15 4FA?

E15 4FA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,596 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 4FA 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.