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E7 0EB

Dames Road

Forest Gate North

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Detailed insights for E7 0EB

Overview

Postcode E7 0EB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 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
14.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,615 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% 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

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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 319 ft away from E7 0EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate North near E7 0EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Wanstead Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 0EB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Leytonstone High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 0EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWanstead FlatsLargeWalking directions to Wanstead Flats
0.3 miCann Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cann Hall Park
0.4 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
10,674.4 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

British
159
34.64%
Other White
65
14.16%
Bangladeshi
36
7.84%
Caribbean
36
7.84%
Indian
30
6.54%
Total population: 459

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
197
54.27%
No qualifications
51
14.05%
Level 3 (A level)
36
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
8.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
29.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
29.21%
Owns outright
44
24.72%
Other social rented
14
7.87%
Social rents from council
12
6.74%
Total households: 178

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 0EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 202537, Knighton Road, London, E7 0EETerracedFreehold£910,000
10 Oct 20259, Sidney Road, London, E7 0EDTerracedFreehold£920,000
04 Jul 202533, Sidney Road, London, E7 0EDFlatsLeasehold£390,000
23 May 202555, Sidney Road, London, E7 0EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,056,000
15 Dec 202513, Talbot Road, London, E7 0DXTerracedFreehold£805,000

Schools

In the E7 0EB postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 0EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughBuxton SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOdessa Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 0EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miForest Food & Wine76-78 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DWWalking directions to Forest Food & Wine
0.2 miVraj General Store78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ADWalking directions to Vraj General Store
0.2 miDames Food Store215 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EAWalking directions to Dames Food Store
0.2 miDames Food & Wine37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DSWalking directions to Dames Food & Wine
0.2 miBottle & Basket13 Vansittart Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ASWalking directions to Bottle & Basket

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 0EB, 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 0EB

Is E7 0EB (Forest Gate North) safe?

The area around E7 0EB 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 0EB?

The median sale price around E7 0EB 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 0EB?

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

What is the nearest station to E7 0EB?

The closest station to E7 0EB is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 537 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E7 0EB?

E7 0EB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,615 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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