E7 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dames Road, 0.6km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate North ward and the West Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E7 0DW offers 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k, down 50.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00017911 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMES ROAD, E7 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMES ROAD, E7 0DW.
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33
£ 52,200 /yr
52%
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
No single demographic signal dominates E7 0DW — age 33, 38% ownership, 41% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £470k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 50.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0DW. 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
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
Flat
£ 330,000
6 sales · Mean £ 335,833
Terraced
£ 455,000
5 sales · Mean £ 476,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0DW is moderate at 53 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
Forest Gate Community School
Buxton School
Woodgrange Infant School
Odessa Infant School
Godwin Junior School
St James' CofE Junior School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Earlham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Click Pharmacy0.6 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.5 km
- Giovannas Deli & Wine0.7 km
- Greenland Supermarket0.9 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.5 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.3 km
- Leytonstone Tavern0.9 km
- The Rookwood Village0.5 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.9 km
- Bagel Eats0.4 km
- Belas Food Mart0.3 km
- Candy Floss Crepeire0.9 km
- Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian0.5 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Go Peri Peri0.5 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.9 km
- Odessa Tandoori0.4 km
- Pizza Klub Grill House0.7 km
- Sweet Shop0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland - Woodgrange0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Newham Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.9 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.8 km
- The Forest Tavern0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.3 km
- Forest Gate0.5 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E70DW · Data under Open Government Licence