E7 9BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Odessa Road, 0.1km 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 9BH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £451k, down 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00017931 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ODESSA ROAD, E7 9BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ODESSA ROAD, E7 9BH.
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£ 50,900 /yr
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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 9BH has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9BH. The average age is 34.8. 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
Flat
£ 301,500
3 sales · Mean £ 292,166
Terraced
£ 480,000
6 sales · Mean £ 479,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9BH is moderate at 80 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
Odessa Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
Forest Gate Community School
Earlham Primary School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Woodgrange Infant School
Maryland Primary School
Godwin Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.1 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.7 km
- Click Pharmacy0.4 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.4 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela0.7 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.2 km
- Silver Avenue0.7 km
- The Hudson Bay0.7 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.6 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.5 km
- Bagel Eats0.4 km
- Belas Food Mart0.5 km
- Best Grill And Currys0.9 km
- Bloom Cafe0.9 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Ala Pizza0.7 km
- Burger Joint Ltd0.9 km
- Go Peri Peri0.0 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.5 km
- Lazeez0.7 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel0.7 km
- The Forest Tavern0.2 km
- Forest View Hotel0.5 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Viking Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.3 km
- Wanstead Park0.4 km
- Maryland1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Gate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E79BH · Data under Open Government Licence