Postcode E7 8BF is located in a major urban area, within the Green Street East ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Gate East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% 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 19 ft away from E7 8BF.
Forest Gate East near E7 8BF 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £474 per square foot) in Green Street East area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £755,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £527,500 | £479 |
| Flats | 12 | £303,000 | £451 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | £265,000 | £425,000 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £397,500 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £421,250 |
| 2020 | £287,000 | £442,500 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | £282,000 | £488,000 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £307,500 | £464,000 |
| 2025 | £312,500 | £525,000 |
| 2026 | £278,000 | £525,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £387 | £317 |
| 2017 | £421 | £387 |
| 2018 | £465 | £395 |
| 2019 | £417 | £369 |
| 2020 | £474 | £410 |
| 2021 | £444 | £413 |
| 2022 | £460 | £453 |
| 2023 | £394 | £462 |
| 2024 | £517 | £415 |
| 2025 | £463 | £479 |
| 2026 | £396 | £476 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 8BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 9, Finden Road, London, E7 8DE | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 17, Green Street, London, E7 8DA | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 25, Ratcliff Road, London, E7 8DD | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 31, Westbury Road, London, E7 8BU | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 61, Windsor Road, London, E7 0QY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,575,000 |
In the E7 8BF postcode area, located within Forest Gate East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 8BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Patel's Corner Shop | 1 Green Street, London, E7 8DA | Walking directions to Patel's Corner Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Wholesale Bazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Wholesale Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Masbazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Masbazar |
| 0.1 mi | Mrs Food & Wine | 446 Romford Road, London, E7 8DF | Walking directions to Mrs Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Toor Stores | 101-105 Green Street, London, E7 8JF | Walking directions to Toor Stores |
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 8BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
MD Zakir Hossain
Green Street East - Elected 7 May 2026
Rohima Rahman
Green Street East - Elected 7 May 2026
Sunny Chowdhury
Green Street East - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Timms
East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E7 8BF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8BF in Forest Gate East is £487,500 (about £474 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 8BF, 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 8BF is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 596 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 8BF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E7 8BF is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: MD Zakir Hossain (Newham Independents Party), Rohima Rahman (Labour Party) and Sunny Chowdhury (Newham Independents Party).