E7 0EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 0EQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00017926 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E7 0EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E7 0EQ.
413
33
£ 52,200 /yr
48%
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
With 46% social renting, E7 0EQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 0EQ. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 0EQ is moderate at 82 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
Odessa Infant School
Woodgrange Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Godwin Junior School
Earlham Primary School
Buxton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
89 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.4 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.6 km
- Click Pharmacy0.2 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.2 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela0.6 km
- + 84 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.1 km
- Silver Avenue0.6 km
- The Hudson Bay0.6 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.6 km
- The Rookwood Village0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.4 km
- Bagel Eats0.2 km
- Belas Food Mart0.3 km
- Best Grill And Currys0.8 km
- Bloom Cafe0.9 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Ala Pizza0.6 km
- Burger Joint Ltd0.9 km
- Go Peri Peri0.2 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.4 km
- Lazeez0.6 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.8 km
- Forest View Hotel0.6 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Viking Hotel0.9 km
- The Forest Tavern0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.1 km
- Wanstead Park0.2 km
- Maryland1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Gate Rail Station0.2 km
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E70EQ · Data under Open Government Licence