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.
ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMFORD ROAD, E7 8AB.
356
30
£ 50,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Sandringham Primary School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Woodgrange Infant School
Godwin Junior School
St Angela's Ursuline School
Monega Primary School
William Davies Primary School
Forest Gate Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E78AB · Data under Open Government Licence