E7 0DZ is a safe, established residential area on Dames 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 0DZ represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £487k.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00021772 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAMES ROAD, E7 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAMES ROAD, E7 0DZ.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E7 0DZ combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£487k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0DZ. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 520,000
3 sales · Mean £ 530,000
Flat
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0DZ is moderate at 54 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
Woodgrange Infant School
Godwin Junior School
Acacia Nursery
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.7 km
- Click Pharmacy0.8 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.7 km
- Giovannas Deli & Wine0.9 km
- Karuri Newsagent1.0 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.7 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.1 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- Leytonstone Tavern0.7 km
- The Rookwood Village0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Bagel Eats0.6 km
- Belas Food Mart0.5 km
- Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian0.7 km
- Cups & Jars Limited0.6 km
- Hummingbird Caribbean Restaurant0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Go Peri Peri0.6 km
- Odessa Tandoori0.4 km
- Pizza Klub Grill House0.9 km
- Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Tropical Tree Takeaway0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Forest Tavern0.7 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 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: E70DZ · Data under Open Government Licence