Postcode E7 0AF is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate North area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year. The median sale price in Forest Gate North is £571,000 (around £638 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £705,000. The nearest station is Wanstead Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wanstead Flats.
Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,674 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 105 ft away from E7 0AF.
Forest Gate North near E7 0AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wanstead Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wanstead Flats | Large | Walking directions to Wanstead Flats |
| 0.4 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cann Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Cann Hall Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £571,000 (about £638 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £762,500 | £647 |
| Terraced | 41 | £597,000 | £674 |
| Flats | 14 | £397,500 | £522 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312,500 | £800,000 | £511,000 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £350,000 | £582,500 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £765,000 | £495,000 |
| 2019 | £317,513 | £670,000 | £540,000 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £667,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | £341,500 | £611,000 | £603,000 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | — | £658,450 |
| 2023 | £373,300 | £792,500 | £608,500 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £666,250 | £605,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £885,000 | £652,500 |
| 2026 | £436,500 | £705,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £487 | £581 | £554 |
| 2017 | £514 | £316 | £517 |
| 2018 | £510 | £615 | £528 |
| 2019 | £489 | £537 | £561 |
| 2020 | £565 | £378 | £601 |
| 2021 | £526 | £583 | £596 |
| 2022 | £519 | — | £627 |
| 2023 | £563 | £619 | £609 |
| 2024 | £598 | £604 | £634 |
| 2025 | £599 | £602 | £655 |
| 2026 | £683 | £675 | £674 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 25, Fowler Road, London, E7 0AU | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 28, Eric Close, London, E7 0AY | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 84, Vansittart Road, London, E7 0AA | Terraced | Freehold | £484,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 73, Vansittart Road, London, E7 0AA | Terraced | Freehold | £581,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 13, Talbot Road, London, E7 0DX | Terraced | Freehold | £805,000 |
In the E7 0AF postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Forest Gate Community School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
Forest Gate Community School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 7 Jul 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2013. | |
St James' CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2013
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| 0.3 mi | All-through | Buxton School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2017. | |
Buxton School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Nov 2017
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E7 0AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vraj General Store | 78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0AD | Walking directions to Vraj General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bottle & Basket | 13 Vansittart Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0AS | Walking directions to Bottle & Basket |
| 0.1 mi | Caner Supermarket | 163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DU | Walking directions to Caner Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Forest Food & Wine | 76-78 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DW | Walking directions to Forest Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | S.N.N Food & Wine | 66 Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DL | Walking directions to S.N.N Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E7 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Carlile
Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Tripp
Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E7 0AF records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E7 0AF in Forest Gate North is £571,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 0AF, including Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding), St James' CofE Primary School (Good) and Buxton School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E7 0AF is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 491 m away, serving the Overground line.
E7 0AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,674 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 E7 0AF is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew Carlile (Green Party) and Rachel Elizabeth Tripp (Labour and Co-operative Party).