Postcode E7 8AA 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Gate South is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Wellington Road Open Space.
Forest Gate South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate South has a high crime rate, with approximately 140.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Forest Gate South is £45,600 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from E7 8AA.
Forest Gate South near E7 8AA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £556,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South
In the E7 8AA postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Kay Rowe Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | Other independent school | Requires improvement | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Zakariya Primary School | Other independent school | Inadequate | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 8AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Claremont Road, Newham, E7 0QQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | E7 Food Express | 7 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to E7 Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | SM Food | 9 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to SM Food |
| 0.1 mi | Woodgrange Supermarket | 5 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 8BA | Walking directions to Woodgrange Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0QH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.