Postcode E7 9BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate North area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year. The median sale price in Forest Gate North is £571,000 (around £638 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £450,000 and £705,000. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,906 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9BQ.
Forest Gate West near E7 9BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £571,000 (about £638 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £762,500 | £647 |
| Terraced | 41 | £597,000 | £674 |
| Flats | 14 | £397,500 | £522 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312,500 | £800,000 | £511,000 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £350,000 | £582,500 |
| 2018 | £315,000 | £765,000 | £495,000 |
| 2019 | £317,513 | £670,000 | £540,000 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £667,000 | £560,000 |
| 2021 | £341,500 | £611,000 | £603,000 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | — | £658,450 |
| 2023 | £373,300 | £792,500 | £608,500 |
| 2024 | £375,000 | £666,250 | £605,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £885,000 | £652,500 |
| 2026 | £436,500 | £705,000 | £590,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £487 | £581 | £554 |
| 2017 | £514 | £316 | £517 |
| 2018 | £510 | £615 | £528 |
| 2019 | £489 | £537 | £561 |
| 2020 | £565 | £378 | £601 |
| 2021 | £526 | £583 | £596 |
| 2022 | £519 | — | £627 |
| 2023 | £563 | £619 | £609 |
| 2024 | £598 | £604 | £634 |
| 2025 | £599 | £602 | £655 |
| 2026 | £683 | £675 | £674 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 49, Field Road, London, E7 9DW | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 79, Tower Hamlets Road, London, E7 9DA | Terraced | Freehold | £547,500 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 21, Dean Street, London, E7 9BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 34, Field Road, London, E7 9DP | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 48, Tower Hamlets Road, London, E7 9BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the E7 9BQ postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jan 2013. | |
St James' CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2013
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Forest Gate Community School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
Forest Gate Community School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 7 Jul 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Earlham Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
Earlham Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E7 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
| 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 | 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 | Vraj General Store | 78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0AD | Walking directions to Vraj General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E7 9BQ, 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
The area around E7 9BQ records about 63 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around E7 9BQ in Forest Gate North is £571,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 9BQ, including St James' CofE Primary School (Good), Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding) and Earlham Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E7 9BQ is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 395 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9BQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 9BQ 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).