Area360 logo

Postcode insights

E7 0JR

Capel Road

Forest Gate North

Interactive map showing E7 0JR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for E7 0JR

Overview

Postcode E7 0JR 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 East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate East is £72,089 per year. The nearest station is Wanstead Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Forest Gate East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Forest Gate East has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.2%

Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate East is £72,089 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 0JR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E7 0JR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park
0.5 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.6 mi

3,4

Manor Park

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Manor Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
11,006.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.88(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.76(-56%)
Vehicle crime
11.25(+20%)
Other theft
5.12(-55%)
Public order
3.07(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
50.16%
Other White
48
15.24%
Pakistani
23
7.3%
African
18
5.71%
Caribbean
15
4.76%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
45.17%
No qualifications
50
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.79%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
32
27.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.24%
Other social rented
18
15.38%
Social rents from council
8
6.84%
Total households: 117

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025Flat D, 64, Capel Road, London, E7 0JRFlatsLeasehold£440,000
24 Jul 202570, Tylney Road, London, E7 0LYTerracedFreehold£906,000
06 Jan 2026138, Godwin Road, London, E7 0LPTerracedFreehold£899,000
13 Mar 2026110, Ridley Road, London, E7 0LXTerracedFreehold£665,000
14 Jan 2026103A, Ridley Road, London, E7 0LXFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the E7 0JR postcode area, located within Forest Gate East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 0JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGodwin Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodgrange Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNurseryKay Rowe Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 0JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 0JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miZaga Supermarket12-14 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HAWalking directions to Zaga Supermarket
0.4 miBerket Food Centre116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EWWalking directions to Berket Food Centre
0.4 miDames Food & Wine37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DSWalking directions to Dames Food & Wine
0.4 miBangla Cash and Carry92 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EWWalking directions to Bangla Cash and Carry
0.4 miForest Food & Wine76-78 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DWWalking directions to Forest Food & Wine

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 0JR, 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 EastE02000720
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 007AE01003547
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 0JR

Is E7 0JR (Forest Gate East) safe?

The area around E7 0JR records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E7 0JR?

The median sale price around E7 0JR in Forest Gate East 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 0JR?

There are 19 schools close to E7 0JR, including Godwin Junior School (Good), Woodgrange Infant School (Good) and Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 0JR?

The closest station to E7 0JR is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 564 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E7 0JR?

E7 0JR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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