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E7 9HS

Forest Gate South

Newham

England / London / Newham / West Ham Park / Forest Gate South / E7 9HS

Overview

Postcode E7 9HS is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South ward of Newham in the London region , and forms part of the West Ham Park area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Ham Park is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is West Ham Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Ham Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,113 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

West Ham Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

35%

Approximately 35.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in West Ham Park is £51,900 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9HS.

Flood risk

No risk

West Ham Park near E7 9HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.6 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

0.6 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

0.7 mi

3

Plaistow

District, Hammersmith and City

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.2 miWest Ham ParkLarge
0.5 miForest Lane ParkMedium

Property prices in Forest Gate South

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,375 up to £1,350,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,150,000
Flats33£356,250
Semi-Detached2£497,500
Terraced34£585,000

10 years price trend in Forest Gate South

Schools

In the E7 9HS postcode area, located within West Ham Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryStratford School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miCostcutter191-197 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJ
0.3 miSainsbury's Local165-167 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4JF
0.3 miTesco Express122 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4EH
0.3 miBondor Cash and Carry116 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW
0.3 miTop Shop & Go122 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.