Postcode E7 8BH is located in a major urban area, within the Green Street West ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Gate South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,384 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% 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 per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from E7 8BH.
Forest Gate South near E7 8BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Upton Park | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Upton Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Green Street West area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £530,000 |
10 year median price trend in Green Street West
In the E7 8BH postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SM Food | 9 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to SM Food |
| 0.1 mi | E7 Food Express | 7 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to E7 Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | Masbazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Masbazar |
| 0.1 mi | Wholesale Bazar | Green Street, Newham, E7 8BZ | Walking directions to Wholesale Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Patel's Corner Shop | 1 Green Street, London, E7 8DA | Walking directions to Patel's Corner Shop |
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 8BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Idris Ibrahim
Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026
Qasim Yaseen
Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026
Rumana Salim Bhuiyan Liza
Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.