Postcode E7 9LF is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South area 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 median sale price in Forest Gate South is £536,250 (around £570 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £343,750 and £803,635. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.
West Ham Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,082 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% 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 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.
The average income per household in West Ham Park is £54,512 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9LF.
West Ham Park near E7 9LF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Forest Gate | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Forest Gate |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Plaistow | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Plaistow |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Ham Park | Large | Walking directions to West Ham Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £536,250 (about £570 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 | £596 |
| Detached | 1 | £825,000 | £454 |
| Terraced | 38 | £728,750 | £653 |
| Flats | 28 | £316,250 | £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 | £355,875 | £675,000 | £635,000 |
| 2026 | £326,250 | £1,225,000 | £650,000 |
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 | £531 | £637 |
| 2026 | £431 | £701 | £613 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 115, Ham Park Road, London, E7 9LE | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 21, Reginald Road, London, E7 9HS | Terraced | Freehold | £537,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 49, Stork Road, London, E7 9HR | Terraced | Freehold | £707,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 85, Ham Park Road, London, E15 4AD | Terraced | Freehold | £825,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 111C, Ham Park Road, London, E15 4AD | Flats | Leasehold | £484,000 |
In the E7 9LF postcode area, located within West Ham Park, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Stratford School Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2014. | |
Stratford School Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Mar 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Antony's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2025. | |
St Antony's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Feb 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Park Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2023. | |
Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E7 9LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 191-197 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Top Shop & Go | 122 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW | Walking directions to Top Shop & Go |
| 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 | East London Wines | 2 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HY | Walking directions to East London Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Iqbal Food Store | 4 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HY | Walking directions to Iqbal Food Store |
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 9LF, 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 9LF 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E7 9LF in Forest Gate South is £536,250 (about £570 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E7 9LF, including Stratford School Academy (Good), St Antony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E7 9LF is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 982 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9LF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,082 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 9LF 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).