Postcode E7 9BS 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Gate West is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,504 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has a high crime rate, with approximately 131.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.2% 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 of residents in Forest Gate West is £50,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9BS.
Forest Gate West near E7 9BS 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cann Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Cann Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £192,000 up to £1,056,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £372,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £745,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £603,250 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North
In the E7 9BS postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Odessa Infant School | Community school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St James' CofE Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | All-through | Buxton School | Foundation school | Good | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Caner Supermarket | 163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DU | Walking directions to Caner Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Bottle & Basket | 13 Vansittart Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0AS | Walking directions to Bottle & Basket |
| 0.2 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
| 0.2 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 | Sam Food & Wine | 55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DW | Walking directions to Sam Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.