E7 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Railway Arches, 0.5km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate North ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00017911 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAILWAY ARCHES, E7 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY ARCHES, E7 0AB.
347
33
£ 52,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E7 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0AB. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0AB is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Odessa Infant School
Forest Gate Community School
St James' CofE Junior School
Buxton School
Woodgrange Infant School
Godwin Junior School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Earlham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Dames Food Store0.4 km
- Jay's Newsagent0.9 km
- Olympic Superstore0.7 km
- Aguia D Ouro0.9 km
- Asona Ba0.8 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Leytonstone Tavern0.9 km
- The Rookwood Village0.5 km
- Fox & Hounds Public House0.5 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.2 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- El Cafecito0.6 km
- Lakehouse0.5 km
- The Farm Community Kitchen0.7 km
- Brasa Ltd0.6 km
- Aromas Restaurant0.5 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- LDF Chicken0.5 km
- Pam Pams Diner0.4 km
- Stone Pizza0.4 km
- Ala Pizza1.0 km
- Go Peri Peri0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland - Woodgrange0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Forest View Hotel0.9 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- The Forest Tavern0.5 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.9 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.4 km
- Forest Gate0.4 km
- Maryland1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E70AB · Data under Open Government Licence