Postcode E7 8DB 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Forest Gate East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% 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 7.0% 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 296 ft away from E7 8DB.
Forest Gate East near E7 8DB 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 |
| 0.5 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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £5,120 per square metre) in Green Street East area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £755,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £310,000 | £4,789 |
| Terraced | 30 | £515,000 | £5,156 |
10 year median price trend in Green Street East
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 8DB.
In the E7 8DB 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 8DB
| 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 | Toor Stores | 101-105 Green Street, London, E7 8JF | Walking directions to Toor Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Mrs Food & Wine | 446 Romford Road, London, E7 8DF | Walking directions to Mrs Food & Wine |
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 8DB, 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 8DB 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 8DB in Forest Gate East is £487,500 (about £5,120 per square metre) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 8DB, including Sandringham Primary School (Outstanding), Zakariya Primary School (Inadequate) and Kay Rowe Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 8DB is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 666 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 8DB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,033 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 8DB 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).
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.