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E7 9BE

Odessa Road

Forest Gate North

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Detailed insights for E7 9BE

Overview

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, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Forest Gate North has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 134 ft away from E7 9BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate North near E7 9BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 9BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 9BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.1 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
6,948.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.92(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.09(-18%)
Vehicle crime
13.8(+47%)
Other theft
8.28(-28%)
Drugs
7.18(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
50
18.45%
Bangladeshi
41
15.13%
Other White
35
12.92%
Other Asian
24
8.86%
Pakistani
22
8.12%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
36.15%
No qualifications
47
22.07%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
38.61%
Owns outright
23
22.77%
Owns with a mortgage
22
21.78%
Other social rented
9
8.91%
Social rents from council
6
5.94%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats17£384,500£6,700
Semi-Detached1£1,056,000£6,286
Terraced44£646,000£6,920

10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 202649, Field Road, London, E7 9DWTerracedFreehold£675,000
25 Mar 2026187A, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9APFlatsLeasehold£300,000
26 Mar 2025187B, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9APFlatsLeasehold£345,000
28 Apr 202562, Wellington Road, London, E7 9BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
21 Jan 202684, Earlham Grove, London, E7 9ARFlatsLeasehold£415,000

Schools

In the E7 9BE postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 9BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryForest Gate Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryOdessa Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 9BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi5 Star Brothers Mini Market55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DWWalking directions to 5 Star Brothers Mini Market
0.1 miZera77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BYWalking directions to Zera
0.1 miS.N.N Food & Wine66 Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DLWalking directions to S.N.N Food & Wine
0.2 miBluerock ExpressStation Road, Newham, E7 0ESWalking directions to Bluerock Express
0.2 miCo-op Food67-73 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ELWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E7 9BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Carlile

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachel Elizabeth Tripp

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardForest Gate NorthE05013911
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Gate NorthE02000714
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 001BE01003544
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 9BE

Is E7 9BE (Forest Gate North) safe?

The area around E7 9BE records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E7 9BE?

The median sale price around E7 9BE in Forest Gate North is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 9BE?

There are 20 schools close to E7 9BE, including Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding), Odessa Infant School (Good) and St James' CofE Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 9BE?

The closest station to E7 9BE is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 317 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E7 9BE?

E7 9BE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,651 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E7 9BE (Forest Gate North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 9BE is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew Carlile (Green Party) and Rachel Elizabeth Tripp (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.