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E7 0DH

Forest Gate North

Newham

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Overview

Postcode E7 0DH 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 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 nearest station is Wanstead Park, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wanstead Flats.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Forest Gate North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from E7 0DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate North near E7 0DH 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 0DH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park
0.3 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.9 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 0DH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWanstead FlatsLargeWalking directions to Wanstead Flats
0.5 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.3 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
18,307.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.78(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.79(-23%)
Vehicle crime
12.92(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.87(+38%)
Other theft
6.74(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
112
31.37%
Bangladeshi
59
16.53%
British
42
11.76%
Pakistani
39
10.92%
Caribbean
27
7.56%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
36.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
13.51%
Apprenticeship
23
7.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
40.95%
Social rents from council
30
28.57%
Owns outright
11
10.48%
Other social rented
10
9.52%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.62%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Median price£574,050
Price per sq ft£627
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£422K – £726K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £574,050 (about £627 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£820,000£619
Terraced48£628,875£638
Flats17£380,000£561

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£420,000£595,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£657
2026£689£614
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202542, Woodford Road, London, E7 0HATerracedFreehold£570,000
30 Sept 202519, Forest Side, London, E7 0JBTerracedFreehold£640,000
26 Jan 20262, Bronte Close, London, E7 0EJTerracedFreehold£451,500
12 Sept 202523, Horace Road, London, E7 0JGFlatsLeasehold£330,000
08 Aug 20254, Horace Road, London, E7 0JGTerracedFreehold£682,500

Schools

In the E7 0DH postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 0DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodgrange Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGodwin Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryForest Gate Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 0DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miZaga Supermarket12-14 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HAWalking directions to Zaga Supermarket
0.1 miDames Food & Wine37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DSWalking directions to Dames Food & Wine
0.1 miForest Food & Wine76-78 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DWWalking directions to Forest Food & Wine
0.1 miBerket Food Centre116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EWWalking directions to Berket Food Centre
0.2 miVraj General Store78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ADWalking directions to Vraj General Store

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 E7 0DH, 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 001DE01003550
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 0DH

Is E7 0DH (Forest Gate North) safe?

The area around E7 0DH 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E7 0DH?

The median sale price around E7 0DH in Forest Gate North is £574,050 (about £627 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 0DH?

There are 20 schools close to E7 0DH, including Woodgrange Infant School (Good), Godwin Junior School (Good) and Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 0DH?

The closest station to E7 0DH is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 188 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E7 0DH?

E7 0DH 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).

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

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