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E15 4JP

Mcgrath Road

Forest Gate South

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Detailed insights for E15 4JP

Overview

Postcode E15 4JP 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
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Stratford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from E15 4JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stratford East near E15 4JP 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 4JP
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 4JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.4 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

Median price£487,500
Price per sq ft£590
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £796K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£1,200,000£654
Detached1£825,000£454
Terraced41£650,000£662
Flats27£323,000£433

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,500£712,750£546,000
2017£325,000£677,000£585,000
2018£323,500£590,000£492,000
2019£298,000£695,500£531,500
2020£340,000£810,000£475,000
2021£325,000£620,000£600,000
2022£347,500£899,000£683,500
2023£350,000£682,500£630,000
2024£335,000£625,000£610,160
2025£356,250£862,500£635,000
2026£326,250£1,225,000£607,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£483£422£461
2017£522£371£492
2018£512£462£517
2019£471£477£501
2020£473£553£455
2021£495£491£548
2022£539£504£556
2023£553£466£583
2024£481£557£621
2025£509£470£648
2026£428£701£613
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate South in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 4JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 2025106, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£325,000
31 Mar 202560A, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£1,330,000
25 Mar 2025100, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Mar 2025100, Carnarvon Road, London, E15 4QWFlatsLeasehold£204,000
27 Mar 20259, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£560,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 4JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEarlham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 4JP
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
0.2 miStratford News & Wines107 Romford Road, London, E15 4LYWalking directions to Stratford News & Wines
0.3 miPostoivoru2 Leytonstone Road, London, E15 1SEWalking directions to Postoivoru

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 4JP, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 4JP

Is E15 4JP (Stratford East) safe?

The area around E15 4JP 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 4JP?

The median sale price around E15 4JP in Stratford East is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 4JP?

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

What is the nearest station to E15 4JP?

The closest station to E15 4JP is Maryland in TfL zone 3, about 491 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E15 4JP?

E15 4JP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,232 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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