Postcode E7 0LH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Forest Gate East has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.6% 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.
The average income per household in Forest Gate East is £72,089 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from E7 0LH.
Forest Gate East near E7 0LH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
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 0LH.
In the E7 0LH postcode area, located within Forest Gate East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 0LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Berket Food Centre | 116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Berket Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Zaga Supermarket | 12-14 Woodford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HA | Walking directions to Zaga Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mama Kiheta Congolese | Sebert Road, Newham, E7 0EP | Walking directions to Mama Kiheta Congolese |
| 0.3 mi | Bangla Cash and Carry | 92 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EW | Walking directions to Bangla Cash and Carry |
| 0.3 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 0LH, 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 0LH 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.
The median sale price around E7 0LH in Forest Gate East 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 0LH, including Godwin Junior School (Good), Woodgrange Infant School (Good) and Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 0LH is Wanstead Park in TfL zone 3, about 363 m away, serving the Overground line.
E7 0LH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 0LH 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.