Postcode E7 9BE is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate North ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from E7 9BE.
Forest Gate North near E7 9BE 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £583,968 in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £1,060,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £387,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £758,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £652,250 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North
In the E7 9BE postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 Star Brothers Mini Market | 55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DW | Walking directions to 5 Star Brothers Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
| 0.1 mi | S.N.N Food & Wine | 66 Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DL | Walking directions to S.N.N Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bluerock Express | Station Road, Newham, E7 0ES | Walking directions to Bluerock Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 67-73 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 9BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Carlile
Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Elizabeth Tripp
Forest Gate North - 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.