E7 9EE is a safe, established residential area on Thorpe Road, 0.8km from Forest Gate in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Cann Hall ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
Day-to-day life in E7 9EE has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9EE are sourced from Output Area E00021804 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORPE ROAD, E7 9EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORPE ROAD, E7 9EE.
280
35
£ 52,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9EE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E7 9EE — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9EE. The average age is 35.5. 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
Terraced
£ 511,000
6 sales · Mean £ 520,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E7 9EE has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
Acacia Nursery
Odessa Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Forest Gate Community School
Woodgrange Infant School
Maryland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Delicio Patisserie Ltd1.0 km
- Olympic Superstore0.5 km
- Simge Food Centre1.0 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Forest Food And Wine0.3 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Caribbean Flavours Restaurant1.0 km
- G Room1.0 km
- Restaurant Ambassador0.9 km
- The Farm Community Kitchen0.5 km
- Eel & Pie House0.9 km
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Kome Express0.9 km
- LDF Chicken0.2 km
- Mr Chippy0.9 km
- Pam Pams Diner0.8 km
- Stone Pizza0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Bell0.9 km
- The Plough & Harrow0.9 km
- Shepherds Inn - Berneliu Uzeiga0.9 km
- Fox & Hounds Public House0.8 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Forest Tavern0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park0.7 km
- Forest Gate0.8 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E79EE · Data under Open Government Licence