E7 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Hesketh Road, 0.7km from Forest Gate in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Cann Hall ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For families considering a move, E7 0AJ represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £502k, up 3.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00021772 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HESKETH ROAD, E7 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HESKETH ROAD, E7 0AJ.
237
38
£ 52,700 /yr
54%
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
E7 0AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £502k, 59% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0AJ. The average age is 37.7. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 535,000
9 sales · Mean £ 558,111
Flat
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 272,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E7 0AJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Buxton School
Odessa Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
Forest Gate Community School
Acacia Nursery
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Woodgrange Infant School
Godwin Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- S&G's Culinary Kitchen at The Holly Tree0.1 km
- Caribbean Flavours Restaurant1.0 km
- G Room1.0 km
- Restaurant Ambassador0.9 km
- The Farm Community Kitchen0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Chinese & Pizza Tow1.0 km
- Kome Express0.9 km
- LDF Chicken0.3 km
- Mr Chippy1.0 km
- Pam Pams Diner0.7 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Delicio Patisserie Ltd1.0 km
- Olympic Superstore0.5 km
- Simge Food Centre1.0 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Forest Food And Wine0.3 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bell0.9 km
- The Plough & Harrow0.9 km
- Leytonstone Tavern0.6 km
- The Rookwood Village0.3 km
- Fox & Hounds Public House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Forest Tavern0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.6 km
- Forest Gate0.7 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E70AJ · Data under Open Government Licence