E7 8QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.4km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Plashet ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is 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. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, up 104.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00017849 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTER ROAD, E7 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, E7 8QT.
474
38
£ 45,800 /yr
37%
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
E7 8QT has a highly multicultural community character — 74% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 104.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 8QT. The average age is 37.6. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 566,666
Flat
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Terraced
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 8QT is moderate at 53 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
Shaftesbury Primary School
St Stephen's Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Plashet School
Monega Primary School
Cleves Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
221 nearby- NKS Food And Wine0.9 km
- Achus Food And Wine0.5 km
- Le Mediterranean1.0 km
- Sunrise Local0.6 km
- Angelicas Market Ltd0.7 km
- + 216 more
Restaurant, Cafe
108 nearby- Applecartlive Ltd0.2 km
- Arte D Cozinha Ltd TA Sabor & Arte1.0 km
- Peri Peri Chicken1.0 km
- Udaya Restaurant0.5 km
- Adyar Ananda Bhavan0.6 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Chic N Grill Joint0.7 km
- Everest Fish & Chips Kebab1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Hyderabad Paradise Express0.6 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.7 km
- The Rising Sun0.9 km
- Queens Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.0 km
- Manor Park1.4 km
- Forest Gate1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E78QT · Data under Open Government Licence