Postcode E7 9LN 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Forest Gate South is £45,600 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.
Forest Gate South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,804 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Forest Gate South is £45,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from E7 9LN.
Forest Gate South near E7 9LN 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 5 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Upton Park | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Upton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Forest Lane Park | Medium | Walking directions to Forest Lane Park |
| 0.5 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 9LN postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | External links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | Other independent school | Requires improvement | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Kay Rowe Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Angela's Ursuline School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding | Walking directionsView school details |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pascheal Exotics | 36-38 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Pascheal Exotics |
| 0 mi | Wentys Tropical Foods | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Wentys Tropical Foods |
| 0 mi | Forest Gate Village Groceries | Upton Lane, Newham, E7 8FE | Walking directions to Forest Gate Village Groceries |
| 0 mi | Davina Supermarket | 58 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Davina Supermarket |
| 0 mi | SM Food | 9 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to SM Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.