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E7 9RR

Blackwater Close

Forest Gate North

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Detailed insights for E7 9RR

Overview

Postcode E7 9RR is located in a major urban area, within the Forest Gate North ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Forest Gate West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year. The nearest station is Forest Gate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Forest Lane Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
64.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Forest Gate West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Forest Gate West has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.2%

Approximately 64.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Forest Gate West is £60,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E7 9RR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Forest Gate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E7 9RR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Forest Gate

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Forest Gate
0.5 mi

3

Wanstead Park

Overground

Walking directions to Wanstead Park
0.6 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E7 9RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miForest Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Forest Lane Park
0.4 miCann Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Cann Hall Park
0.1 miWellington Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Wellington Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
7,603.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.09(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.1(-19%)
Drugs
9.7(+56%)
Other theft
9.7(-15%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
71
20.52%
British
61
17.63%
Other White
32
9.25%
Pakistani
31
8.96%
Bangladeshi
30
8.67%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
40%
No qualifications
44
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
50.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.98%
Social rents from council
19
13.87%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.68%
Owns outright
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Median price£574,050
Price per sq ft£627
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£422K – £726K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £574,050 (about £627 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£820,000£619
Terraced48£628,875£638
Flats17£380,000£561

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£800,000£511,000
2017£325,000£350,000£582,500
2018£315,000£765,000£495,000
2019£317,513£670,000£540,000
2020£342,500£667,000£560,000
2021£341,500£611,000£603,000
2022£355,000£658,450
2023£373,300£792,500£608,500
2024£375,000£666,250£605,000
2025£355,000£885,000£652,500
2026£420,000£595,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£487£581£554
2017£514£316£517
2018£510£615£528
2019£489£537£561
2020£565£378£601
2021£526£583£596
2022£519£627
2023£563£619£609
2024£598£604£634
2025£599£602£657
2026£689£614
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate North in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E7 9RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 2025117, Tower Hamlets Road, London, E7 9DDTerracedFreehold£525,000
21 Nov 202514D, Cemetery Road, London, E7 9DGFlatsLeasehold£380,000
20 Jun 202572, Cemetery Road, London, E7 9DGTerracedFreehold£652,500
30 Apr 202580A, Cemetery Road, London, E7 9DGTerracedFreehold£382,500
21 Aug 2025147, Wellington Road, London, E7 9BTTerracedFreehold£535,000

Schools

In the E7 9RR postcode area, located within Forest Gate West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E7 9RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOdessa Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt James' CofE Junior SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMaryland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E7 9RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miZera77 Wellington Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9BYWalking directions to Zera
0.1 miCaner Supermarket163 Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DUWalking directions to Caner Supermarket
0.2 miBottle & Basket13 Vansittart Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0ASWalking directions to Bottle & Basket
0.2 mi5 Star Brothers Mini Market55A Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DWWalking directions to 5 Star Brothers Mini Market
0.2 miS.N.N Food & Wine66 Field Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DLWalking directions to S.N.N Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 9RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Carlile

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachel Elizabeth Tripp

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardForest Gate NorthE05013911
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Forest Gate WestE02000719
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 006AE01003545
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E7 9RR

Is E7 9RR (Forest Gate West) safe?

The area around E7 9RR records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near E7 9RR?

The median sale price around E7 9RR in Forest Gate West is £574,050 (about £627 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E7 9RR?

There are 20 schools close to E7 9RR, including Odessa Infant School (Good), St James' CofE Junior School (Good) and Maryland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E7 9RR?

The closest station to E7 9RR is Forest Gate in TfL zone 3, about 637 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E7 9RR?

E7 9RR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E7 9RR is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Matthew Carlile (Green Party) and Rachel Elizabeth Tripp (Labour and Co-operative Party).