Postcode Analysis Newham, London

ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8AB.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E7 8AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E7 8AB — age 30, 31% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E7 8AB is a safe, established residential area on Romford Road, 0.9km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate South ward and the West Ham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for E7 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00182246 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 8AB. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.0%
Asian / British Asian42.8%
Black / African / Caribbean40.3%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 436,666

Flat

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E7 8AB 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.

Violence and sexual offences202
Anti-social behaviour157
Vehicle crime108
Other theft47
Public order38

school Local Schools

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Sandringham Primary School

Outstanding977 pupils0.1 km
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Kay Rowe Nursery School

Outstanding136 pupils0.4 km
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Woodgrange Infant School

Good372 pupils0.5 km
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Godwin Junior School

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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St Angela's Ursuline School

Outstanding1261 pupils0.7 km
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Monega Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils0.7 km
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William Davies Primary School

Good246 pupils0.8 km
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Forest Gate Community School

Outstanding1273 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

116 nearby
  • City Sweet Centre0.4 km
  • Ice Gola Shack0.3 km
  • Lariss And Nicholas Magazin0.3 km
  • Carlos Farm Butchery0.6 km
  • Click Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 111 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Lahoori Spicy Biryani House0.7 km
  • Sanam Restaurant Ltd0.7 km
  • Wok N Pie0.5 km
  • Ayans Grill And Catering0.7 km
  • Bagel Eats0.7 km
  • + 75 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland - Woodgrange0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Chicago 300.7 km
  • Roast0.3 km
  • Ala Pizza0.6 km
  • Burger Joint Ltd0.7 km
  • Go Peri Peri1.0 km
  • + 41 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds Public House0.8 km
  • Silver Avenue0.6 km
  • The Hudson Bay0.6 km
  • The Rising Sun0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Forest Tavern0.8 km
  • Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.7 km
  • Newham Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • Silver Birch Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Gate0.7 km
  • Wanstead Park0.8 km
  • Woodgrange Park0.8 km