Postcode E7 9LB 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 low crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Ham Park is £54,512 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.
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.
West Ham Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
The average income per household in West Ham Park is £54,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9LB.
West Ham Park near E7 9LB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Ham Park | Large | Walking directions to West Ham Park |
| 0.5 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,565,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £4,882 |
| Flats | 20 | £321,500 | £4,659 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,198,000 | £6,726 |
| Terraced | 38 | £668,750 | £7,111 |
10 year median price trend in Forest Gate South
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9LB.
In the E7 9LB postcode area, located within West Ham Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 191-197 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Bondor Cash and Carry | 116 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW | Walking directions to Bondor Cash and Carry |
| 0.3 mi | Top Shop & Go | 122 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW | Walking directions to Top Shop & Go |
| 0.3 mi | IZ Grocery | Upton Lane, Newham, E7 9FL | Walking directions to IZ Grocery |
| 0.3 mi | East London Wines | 2 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HY | Walking directions to East London Wines |
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 9LB, 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 9LB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E7 9LB in West Ham Park is £533,000 (about £6,301 per square metre) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 9LB, including Stratford School Academy (Good), Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School (Requires improvement) and St Antony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 9LB is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 841 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,113 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 9LB 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).
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.