Postcode E7 9LG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 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 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from E7 9LG.
West Ham Park near E7 9LG 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 | Upton Park | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Upton Park |
| 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 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 9LG.
In the E7 9LG 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 9LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 191-197 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Top Shop & Go | 122 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW | Walking directions to Top Shop & Go |
| 0.2 mi | Bondor Cash and Carry | 116 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LW | Walking directions to Bondor Cash and Carry |
| 0.2 mi | East London Wines | 2 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HY | Walking directions to East London Wines |
| 0.2 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 (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 9LG, 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 9LG 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 9LG 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 9LG, including Stratford School Academy (Good), St Antony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E7 9LG is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 904 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9LG 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 9LG 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.