Postcode E7 0JQ 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 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 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wellington Road Open Space.
Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate North has an average crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from E7 0JQ.
Forest Gate North near E7 0JQ 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 miles away. There are 4 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 0JQ.
In the E7 0JQ 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 0JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zaga Supermarket | 12-14 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HA | Walking directions to Zaga Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Berket Food Centre | 116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Berket Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Dames Food & Wine | 37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DS | Walking directions to Dames Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Cash and Carry | 92 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Bangla Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Forest Gate Food and Wine | 90 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Forest Gate Food and Wine |
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 0JQ, 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 0JQ 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 0JQ 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 0JQ, including Woodgrange Infant School (Good), Godwin Junior School (Good) and Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 0JQ is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 86 m away, serving the Overground line.
E7 0JQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,912 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 0JQ 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.