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E7 0NS

Balmoral Road

Forest Gate North

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Crime
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Detailed insights for E7 0NS

Overview

Postcode E7 0NS 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 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Forest Gate East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% 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

34%

Approximately 34.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 4 ft away from E7 0NS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E7 0NS
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
0.5 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
9,333.3 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
115
24.26%
Bangladeshi
75
15.82%
Pakistani
55
11.6%
Other White
51
10.76%
Caribbean
30
6.33%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
42.09%
No qualifications
80
20.41%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
6.63%
Total 16+ residents: 392

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
30.13%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.23%
Owns outright
29
18.59%
Social rents from council
6
3.85%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Median price£581,050
Price per sq ft£626
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£444K – £738K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £581,050 (about £626 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£820,000£619
Terraced48£628,875£646
Flats15£380,000£514

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£800,000£511,000
2017£325,000£350,000£582,500
2018£315,000£765,000£495,000
2019£317,513£670,000£540,000
2020£342,500£667,000£560,000
2021£341,500£611,000£603,000
2022£355,000£658,450
2023£373,300£792,500£608,500
2024£375,000£666,250£605,000
2025£355,000£885,000£652,500
2026£420,000£595,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487£581£554
2017£514£316£517
2018£510£615£528
2019£489£537£561
2020£565£378£601
2021£526£583£596
2022£519£627
2023£563£619£609
2024£598£604£634
2025£599£602£655
2026£683£625
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 0NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026218A, Sebert Road, London, E7 0NPFlatsLeasehold£635,000
30 May 2025230, Sebert Road, London, E7 0NPFlatsLeasehold£335,000
03 Feb 202618, Tylney Road, London, E7 0LRTerracedFreehold£767,500
17 Dec 202520, Tylney Road, London, E7 0LRTerracedLeasehold£577,100
05 Sept 202548, Tylney Road, London, E7 0LRTerracedFreehold£735,000

Schools

In the E7 0NS postcode area, located within Forest Gate East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodgrange Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableZakariya Primary SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 0NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMrs Food & Wine446 Romford Road, London, E7 8DFWalking directions to Mrs Food & Wine
0.3 miSri Supermarket522 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AFWalking directions to Sri Supermarket
0.4 miPatel's Corner Shop1 Green Street, London, E7 8DAWalking directions to Patel's Corner Shop
0.4 miBerket Food Centre116 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EWWalking directions to Berket Food Centre
0.4 miMama Kiheta CongoleseSebert Road, Newham, E7 0EPWalking directions to Mama Kiheta Congolese

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 0NS, 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 0NS

Is E7 0NS (Forest Gate East) safe?

The area around E7 0NS 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 0NS?

The median sale price around E7 0NS in Forest Gate East is £581,050 (about £626 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 0NS?

There are 20 schools close to E7 0NS, including Godwin Junior School (Good), Woodgrange Infant School (Good) and Zakariya Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 0NS?

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

How deprived is the area around E7 0NS?

E7 0NS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,215 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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