Postcode E7 7HU is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 189.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 140 ft away from E7 7HU.
Forest Gate West near E7 7HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,200,000 | £654 |
| Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £454 |
| Terraced | 41 | £650,000 | £662 |
| Flats | 27 | £323,000 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £712,750 | £546,000 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £677,000 | £585,000 |
| 2018 | £323,500 | £590,000 | £492,000 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £695,500 | £531,500 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £810,000 | £475,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £620,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £347,500 | £899,000 | £683,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £682,500 | £630,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £625,000 | £610,160 |
| 2025 | £356,250 | £862,500 | £635,000 |
| 2026 | £326,250 | £1,225,000 | £607,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £483 | £422 | £461 |
| 2017 | £522 | £371 | £492 |
| 2018 | £512 | £462 | £517 |
| 2019 | £471 | £477 | £501 |
| 2020 | £473 | £553 | £455 |
| 2021 | £495 | £491 | £548 |
| 2022 | £539 | £504 | £556 |
| 2023 | £553 | £466 | £583 |
| 2024 | £481 | £557 | £621 |
| 2025 | £509 | £470 | £648 |
| 2026 | £428 | £701 | £613 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 7HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 14, Holly House, 152, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9FB | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Flat 6, Liseran Court, 3, Ardisia Mews, London, E7 9FG | Flats | Leasehold | £207,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 22 - 26, Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0QH | Other | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat B, 62, Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0QH | Flats | Leasehold | £231,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 126, Forest Lane, London, E7 9BB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £820,000 |
In the E7 7HU postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Magazin Romanesc | 65 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 67-73 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 39-49 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 8BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanita | Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0NF | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanita |
| 0.1 mi | London Sweet & Grocery | 72 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EN | Walking directions to London Sweet & Grocery |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E7 7HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arshan Baskaran
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Pickard
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Zahra Kheyre
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E7 7HU records about 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7HU in Forest Gate West is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 7HU, including Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding), Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding) and Woodgrange Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 7HU is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 85 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 7HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,985 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 7HU is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arshan Baskaran (Green Party), Jack Pickard (Green Party) and Zahra Kheyre (Green Party).