Postcode E7 9DU 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 very high crime levels, with around 146.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Gate North is £52,200 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 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Wanstead Flats.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 146.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.3% 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 of residents in Forest Gate North is £52,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9DU.
Forest Gate North near E7 9DU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wanstead Flats | Large | Walking directions to Wanstead Flats |
| 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 |
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 9DU postcode area, located within Forest Gate North, 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 9DU
| 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 | 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Zera | 77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BY | Walking directions to Zera |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.