Postcode E7 9AH 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is West Ham Park.
Forest Gate West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from E7 9AH.
Forest Gate West near E7 9AH 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 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Ham Park | Large | Walking directions to West Ham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 24 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £862,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £590,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South
In the E7 9AH postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 165-167 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4JF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Asona Ba | 305 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Asona Ba |
| 0.3 mi | Ahmeed's Cash & Carry | Romford Road, Newham, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Ahmeed's Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Perla Market | 280 Romford Road, London, E7 9HD | Walking directions to Perla Market |
| 0.3 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.