Postcode E7 9JL is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 224.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is West Ham Park.
Forest Gate West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from E7 9JL.
Forest Gate West near E7 9JL 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Ham Park | Large | Walking directions to West Ham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wellington Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wellington Road Open Space |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 29 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £625,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £556,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South
In the E7 9JL postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Earlham Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | Other independent school | Requires improvement | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Forest Gate Community School | Academy converter | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asona Ba | 305 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Asona Ba |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmeed's Cash & Carry | Romford Road, Newham, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Ahmeed's Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Perla Market | 280 Romford Road, London, E7 9HD | Walking directions to Perla Market |
| 0.3 mi | Greenland Supermarket | 323 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HA | Walking directions to Greenland Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop Shop | 296 Romford Road, London, E7 9HD | Walking directions to One Stop Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.