Postcode E7 9HY is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Stratford East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stratford East is £60,748 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.
Stratford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Stratford East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stratford East is £60,748 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from E7 9HY.
Stratford East near E7 9HY 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Ham Park | Large | Walking directions to West Ham Park |
| 0.3 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,200,000 | £654 |
| Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £454 |
| Terraced | 41 | £650,000 | £662 |
| Flats | 27 | £323,000 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,500 | £712,750 | £546,000 |
| 2017 | £325,000 | £677,000 | £585,000 |
| 2018 | £323,500 | £590,000 | £492,000 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £695,500 | £531,500 |
| 2020 | £340,000 | £810,000 | £475,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £620,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £347,500 | £899,000 | £683,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £682,500 | £630,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £625,000 | £610,160 |
| 2025 | £356,250 | £862,500 | £635,000 |
| 2026 | £326,250 | £1,225,000 | £607,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £483 | £422 | £461 |
| 2017 | £522 | £371 | £492 |
| 2018 | £512 | £462 | £517 |
| 2019 | £471 | £477 | £501 |
| 2020 | £473 | £553 | £455 |
| 2021 | £495 | £491 | £548 |
| 2022 | £539 | £504 | £556 |
| 2023 | £553 | £466 | £583 |
| 2024 | £481 | £557 | £621 |
| 2025 | £509 | £470 | £648 |
| 2026 | £428 | £701 | £613 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 30, Crosby Road, London, E7 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £805,180 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 14, Crosby Road, London, E7 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £752,000 | |
| 04 Apr 2025 | 24, Crosby Road, London, E7 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £744,500 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 1, Radlett Close, London, E7 9JF | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 1, Radlett Close, London, E7 9JF | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the E7 9HY postcode area, located within Stratford East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 165-167 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4JF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Perla Market | 280 Romford Road, London, E7 9HD | Walking directions to Perla Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 122 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4EH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Ahmeed's Cash & Carry | Romford Road, Newham, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Ahmeed's Cash & Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Asona Ba | 305 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Asona Ba |
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 9HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Arshan Baskaran
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Pickard
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Zahra Kheyre
Forest Gate South - Elected 7 May 2026
Uma Kumaran
Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E7 9HY records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9HY in Stratford East is £487,500 (about £590 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 9HY, including Earlham Primary School (Outstanding), Park Primary School (Good) and Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 9HY is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 675 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,553 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 9HY is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arshan Baskaran (Green Party), Jack Pickard (Green Party) and Zahra Kheyre (Green Party).