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E7 9NW

Upton Lane

Green Street West

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Detailed insights for E7 9NW

Overview

Postcode E7 9NW is located in a major urban area, within the Green Street West ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Forest Gate South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Forest Gate South has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate South is £54,751 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from E7 9NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Forest Gate South near E7 9NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 9NW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.6 mi

3

Upton Park

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Upton Park
0.7 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 9NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest Ham ParkLargeWalking directions to West Ham Park

Area Profile

Population
475
Population density
21,351.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.47(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.92(-33%)
Vehicle crime
13.74(+47%)
Other theft
9.56(-16%)
Theft from the person
5.38(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
137
28.72%
Bangladeshi
103
21.59%
Pakistani
68
14.26%
African
45
9.43%
Other White
29
6.08%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
30.87%
No qualifications
79
21.58%
Level 3 (A level)
66
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
35.11%
Owns outright
25
19.08%
Other social rented
24
18.32%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.27%
Social rents from council
10
7.63%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Green Street West

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 (about £5,076 per square metre) in Green Street West area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Green Street West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Green Street West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats8£362,500£5,627
Terraced26£517,500£5,032

10 year median price trend in Green Street West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Green Street West.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 2026139A, Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJFlatsLeasehold£246,000
28 Feb 2025173A, Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJTerracedFreehold£455,000
26 Nov 20256, Doris Road, London, E7 9PLTerracedFreehold£500,000
19 Aug 2025178, Upton Lane, London, E7 9NNTerracedFreehold£499,500
31 Mar 2025176, Upton Lane, London, E7 9NNTerracedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the E7 9NW postcode area, located within Forest Gate South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 9NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryStratford School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableQuwwat Ul Islam Girls' SchoolOther independent school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E7 9NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 9NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-one191-197 Upton Lane, London, E7 9PJWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miBondor Cash and Carry116 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LWWalking directions to Bondor Cash and Carry
0.1 miTop Shop & Go122 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LWWalking directions to Top Shop & Go
0.1 miEast London Wines2 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HYWalking directions to East London Wines
0.1 miIqbal Food Store4 St. George's Road, London, E7 8HYWalking directions to Iqbal Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E7 9NW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Idris Ibrahim

Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Qasim Yaseen

Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Rumana Salim Bhuiyan Liza

Green Street West - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardGreen Street WestE05013914
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Gate SouthE02000721
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 008EE01003572
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 9NW

Is E7 9NW (Forest Gate South) safe?

The area around E7 9NW records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near E7 9NW?

The median sale price around E7 9NW in Forest Gate South is £462,500 (about £5,076 per square metre) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 9NW?

There are 20 schools close to E7 9NW, 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.

What is the nearest station to E7 9NW?

The closest station to E7 9NW is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 817 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E7 9NW?

E7 9NW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,158 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E7 9NW (Forest Gate South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 9NW is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Idris Ibrahim (Newham Independents Party), Qasim Yaseen (Newham Independents Party) and Rumana Salim Bhuiyan Liza (Newham Independents Party).

Data Sources

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.