Postcode E7 9NB is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate South area 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 159.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.
Forest Gate South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,594 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Forest Gate South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from E7 9NB.
Forest Gate South near E7 9NB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 9NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 48, Chaucer Road, London, E7 9NB | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 55, Chaucer Road, London, E7 9LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | First Floor Flat, 57, Chaucer Road, London, E7 9LZ | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 17, Gower Road, London, E7 9NF | Terraced | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 15, Gower Road, London, E7 9NF | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the E7 9NB postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 12 primary and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2024
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| 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E7 9NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Davina Supermarket | 58 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Davina Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Pascheal Exotics | 36-38 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Pascheal Exotics |
| 0.1 mi | IZ Grocery | Upton Lane, Newham, E7 9FL | Walking directions to IZ Grocery |
| 0.1 mi | Daily Fresh | 51-53 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PA | Walking directions to Daily Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Wentys Tropical Foods | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN | Walking directions to Wentys Tropical Foods |
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 9NB, 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 9NB records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9NB 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 9NB, including Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School (Good), Stratford School Academy (Good) and St Antony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E7 9NB is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 573 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E7 9NB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,594 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 9NB 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).