Postcode E7 8BU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Gate South has a 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 241.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from E7 8BU.
Forest Gate South near E7 8BU 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Green Street West area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £709,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 10 | £318,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £517,500 |
10 year median price trend in Green Street West
In the E7 8BU postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Zakariya Primary School | Other independent school | Inadequate | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sandringham Primary School | Community school | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Kay Rowe Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Toor Stores | 101-105 Green Street, London, E7 8JF | Walking directions to Toor Stores |
| 0.2 mi | SM Food | 9 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to SM Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.