E7 9HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knox Road, 0.6km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate South ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E7 9HW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, down 12.2% year-on-year. 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 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00017965 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOX ROAD, E7 9HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOX ROAD, E7 9HW.
367
36
£ 52,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9HW 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
E7 9HW has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9HW. The average age is 36.0. 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
£ 288,750
4 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Terraced
£ 560,000
3 sales · Mean £ 575,000
Semi-Detached
£ 578,000
1 sales · Mean £ 578,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9HW is above average at 110 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
Park Primary School
Earlham Primary School
Stratford School Academy
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
St James' CofE Junior School
Forest Gate Community School
Sarah Bonnell School
Odessa Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Patel Point1.0 km
- Wholesale Bazar1.0 km
- EFS Food And Wine0.6 km
- Portway News0.8 km
- Saman News0.6 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Big Joe's Diner0.9 km
- Brunch American Inspired0.8 km
- Laska Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Slice Of Meat0.6 km
- Dnister Restaurant0.6 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Basil Pizza0.6 km
- Calabash0.6 km
- Jayz Kitchen0.6 km
- Lams Kitchen0.6 km
- Royal0.6 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel0.8 km
- The Forest Tavern0.7 km
- Forest View Hotel0.2 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Viking Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Golden Grove0.9 km
- Bar One Thailander Bar0.9 km
- O12 Bar And Grill0.9 km
- Fox & Hounds Public House0.7 km
- Silver Avenue0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.8 km
- Maryland0.8 km
- Wanstead Park1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E79HW · Data under Open Government Licence