Postcode Analysis Newham, London

RAILWAY ARCHES, E7 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAILWAY ARCHES, E7 0AB.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British32.7%
Asian / British Asian32.9%
Black / African / Caribbean23.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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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.

Anti-social behaviour183
Violence and sexual offences165
Vehicle crime79
Other theft43
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Odessa Infant School

Good232 pupils0.5 km
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Forest Gate Community School

Outstanding1273 pupils0.5 km
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St James' CofE Junior School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Buxton School

Good1199 pupils0.5 km
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Woodgrange Infant School

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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Godwin Junior School

Good395 pupils0.7 km
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Kay Rowe Nursery School

Outstanding136 pupils0.7 km
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Earlham Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland - Woodgrange0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
hotel

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