E7 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dames Road, 0.5km 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 0DR 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £451k. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00017910 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMES ROAD, E7 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMES ROAD, E7 0DR.
354
34
£ 52,200 /yr
48%
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 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0DR. The average age is 34.4. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 454,500
6 sales · Mean £ 437,416
Flat
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 276,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0DR is moderate at 77 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
Woodgrange Infant School
Forest Gate Community School
Godwin Junior School
Odessa Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Buxton School
Earlham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Olympic Superstore0.8 km
- Shiv Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Aguia D Ouro0.8 km
- Asona Ba0.8 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- + 68 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- The Farm Community Kitchen0.9 km
- Italian Caffe, Brunch Cafe1.0 km
- Brasa Ltd0.5 km
- Aromas Restaurant0.5 km
- Cafe @ 481.0 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- LDF Chicken0.6 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Papas Chicken0.7 km
- Pam Pams Diner0.3 km
- Sake Sushi/Poke Express1.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel0.8 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.7 km
- Forest View Hotel1.0 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- The Forest Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland - Woodgrange0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.5 km
- Silver Avenue0.9 km
- The Hudson Bay1.0 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.4 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.2 km
- Forest Gate0.4 km
- Maryland1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.3 km
- Forest Gate Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E70DR · Data under Open Government Licence