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E7 0DD

Leonard Road

Forest Gate North

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Detailed insights for E7 0DD

Overview

Postcode E7 0DD is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate North ward 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 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Wanstead Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Forest Gate North has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from E7 0DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate North near E7 0DD 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 Wanstead Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 0DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park
0.3 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.8 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 0DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.4 miCann Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cann Hall Park
0.2 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
17,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
64.88(+142%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-33%)
Vehicle crime
12.3(+31%)
Public order
5.59(-17%)
Theft from the person
5.59(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
57
20.58%
Bangladeshi
38
13.72%
African
37
13.36%
Caribbean
37
13.36%
Other White
31
11.19%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
41.94%
No qualifications
50
23.04%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
20
21.98%
Other social rented
20
21.98%
Owns outright
15
16.48%
Social rents from council
5
5.49%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats17£384,500£6,700
Semi-Detached1£1,056,000£6,286
Terraced44£646,000£6,920

10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 202619, Leonard Road, London, E7 0DDTerracedFreehold£670,000
21 Aug 202530, Leonard Road, London, E7 0DBTerracedFreehold£698,000
16 Dec 202528, Eric Close, London, E7 0AYFlatsLeasehold£415,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 1, 70, Field Road, London, E7 9DLOtherLeasehold£4,250,000
16 Oct 202570, Field Road, London, E7 9DLOtherFreehold£4,250,000

Schools

In the E7 0DD postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 0DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOdessa Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryForest Gate Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 0DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 0DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVraj General Store78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ADWalking directions to Vraj General Store
0.1 miS.N.N Food & Wine66 Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DLWalking directions to S.N.N Food & Wine
0.1 mi5 Star Brothers Mini Market55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DWWalking directions to 5 Star Brothers Mini Market
0.2 miBluerock ExpressStation Road, Newham, E7 0ESWalking directions to Bluerock Express
0.2 miCaner Supermarket163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DUWalking directions to Caner Supermarket

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 E7 0DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Carlile

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachel Elizabeth Tripp

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative 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 NorthE05013911
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Gate NorthE02000714
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 001CE01003546
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 0DD

Is E7 0DD (Forest Gate North) safe?

The area around E7 0DD records about 62 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.

What is the average house price near E7 0DD?

The median sale price around E7 0DD in Forest Gate North is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 0DD?

There are 20 schools close to E7 0DD, including Odessa Infant School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 0DD?

The closest station to E7 0DD is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 420 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E7 0DD?

E7 0DD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,455 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E7 0DD (Forest Gate North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 0DD 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).

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.