E7 0DS 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 0DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00017905 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMES ROAD, E7 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMES ROAD, E7 0DS.
356
35
£ 52,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 38% social renting, E7 0DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0DS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 332,513
2 sales · Mean £ 332,513
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0DS is moderate at 66 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
Kay Rowe Nursery School
St James' CofE Junior School
Buxton School
Earlham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- S&G's Culinary Kitchen at The Holly Tree0.4 km
- El Cafecito0.8 km
- Lakehouse0.7 km
- Ayans Grill And Catering0.7 km
- Bagel Eats0.2 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Dames Food Store0.6 km
- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.5 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.9 km
- Click Pharmacy0.5 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.3 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Rookwood Village0.7 km
- Fox & Hounds Public House0.4 km
- Silver Avenue0.9 km
- The Hudson Bay0.9 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ala Pizza0.9 km
- Go Peri Peri0.4 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.7 km
- Lazeez0.9 km
- Odessa Tandoori0.5 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland - Woodgrange0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.7 km
- Forest View Hotel0.9 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.7 km
- The Forest Tavern0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.1 km
- Forest Gate0.3 km
- Maryland1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.2 km
- Forest Gate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E70DS · Data under Open Government Licence