Postcode E7 8AB 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 East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Forest Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Gate East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from E7 8AB.
Forest Gate East near E7 8AB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,565,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £4,882 |
| Flats | 20 | £321,500 | £4,659 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,198,000 | £6,726 |
| Terraced | 38 | £668,750 | £7,111 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 8AB.
In the E7 8AB postcode area, located within Forest Gate East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mrs Food & Wine | 446 Romford Road, London, E7 8DF | Walking directions to Mrs Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Patel's Corner Shop | 1 Green Street, London, E7 8DA | Walking directions to Patel's Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Wholesale Bazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Wholesale Bazar |
| 0.2 mi | Masbazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Masbazar |
| 0.2 mi | Toor Stores | 101-105 Green Street, London, E7 8JF | Walking directions to Toor Stores |
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 8AB, 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 8AB records about 46 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 8AB in Forest Gate East is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 8AB, including Zakariya Primary School (Inadequate), Sandringham Primary School (Outstanding) and Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 8AB is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 677 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 8AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,282 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 8AB 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).
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.