Postcode E7 0EG 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.
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.
Forest Gate North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from E7 0EG.
Forest Gate North near E7 0EG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wanstead Flats | Large | Walking directions to Wanstead Flats |
| 0.5 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 17 | £384,500 | £6,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,056,000 | £6,286 |
| Terraced | 44 | £646,000 | £6,920 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0EG.
In the E7 0EG postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 0EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Zaga Supermarket | 12-14 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HA | Walking directions to Zaga Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Dames Food & Wine | 37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DS | Walking directions to Dames Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Berket Food Centre | 116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Berket Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Forest Food & Wine | 76-78 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DW | Walking directions to Forest Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Cash and Carry | 92 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Bangla Cash and Carry |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E7 0EG, 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 0EG 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.
The median sale price around E7 0EG in Forest Gate North is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 0EG, including Woodgrange Infant School (Good), Godwin Junior School (Good) and Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 0EG is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 154 m away, serving the Overground line.
E7 0EG 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 0EG 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).
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.