E7 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eric Close, 0.4km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate North ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E7 0AY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, up 31.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00017913 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERIC CLOSE, E7 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERIC CLOSE, E7 0AY.
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32
£ 52,200 /yr
51%
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 0AY has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0AY. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 316,177
10 sales · Mean £ 333,206
Terraced
£ 448,000
4 sales · Mean £ 476,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0AY is moderate at 54 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
St James' CofE Junior School
Forest Gate Community School
Buxton School
Woodgrange Infant School
Earlham Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.3 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery1.0 km
- Click Pharmacy0.6 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.5 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela1.0 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.4 km
- Silver Avenue1.0 km
- The Hudson Bay1.0 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.2 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.8 km
- Bagel Eats0.5 km
- Belas Food Mart0.4 km
- Candy Floss Crepeire0.8 km
- Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian0.5 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ala Pizza1.0 km
- Go Peri Peri0.3 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.8 km
- Lazeez1.0 km
- Odessa Tandoori0.2 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Forest View Hotel0.8 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.9 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House1.0 km
- The Forest Tavern0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland - Woodgrange0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.4 km
- Forest Gate0.4 km
- Maryland1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E70AY · Data under Open Government Licence