E7 8HG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bristol Road, 0.6km from Plashet in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street East ward and the East 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 8HG are sourced from Output Area E00017994 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRISTOL ROAD, E7 8HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRISTOL ROAD, E7 8HG.
440
33
£ 45,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 8HG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
63% of E7 8HG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 8HG. The average age is 32.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 475,000
13 sales · Mean £ 462,846
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E7 8HG has low crime rates — 41 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
William Davies Primary School
Monega Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
St Stephen's Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
St Angela's Ursuline School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
168 nearby- Angelicas Market Ltd0.9 km
- Cucurigu Magazin Romanesc0.8 km
- Food & Wine1.0 km
- Judiya Enterprise0.8 km
- Prime Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 163 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Adyar Ananda Bhavan0.8 km
- Chitram Restaurant0.8 km
- Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Thattukada0.8 km
- + 109 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Hyderabad Paradise Express0.9 km
- Laziza Hut0.9 km
- Papa Chicken0.8 km
- Chippy Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Silver Avenue1.0 km
- The Hudson Bay1.0 km
- Queens Public House1.0 km
- The Rising Sun0.6 km
- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel1.0 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park0.8 km
- Manor Park1.1 km
- Forest Gate1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E78HG · Data under Open Government Licence