Postcode E7 9BU 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 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 nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.3 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.
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 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 9BU.
Forest Gate West near E7 9BU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.4 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 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 17 | £384,500 | £6,700 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,056,000 | £6,286 |
| Terraced | 44 | £646,000 | £6,920 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate North
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9BU.
In the E7 9BU postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Caner Supermarket | 163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DU | Walking directions to Caner Supermarket |
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 9BU, 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 9BU 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E7 9BU in Forest Gate West is £573,550 (about £6,840 per square metre) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 9BU, including Odessa Infant School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and Forest Gate Community School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 9BU is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 430 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,504 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 9BU 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).
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.