E7 9DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tower Hamlets Road, 0.4km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate North ward and the West Ham constituency.
Day-to-day life in E7 9DB has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00017923 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER HAMLETS ROAD, E7 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER HAMLETS ROAD, E7 9DB.
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£ 52,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
E7 9DB has a highly multicultural community character — 61% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9DB. The average age is 33.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E7 9DB has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Earlham Primary School
Forest Gate Community School
Maryland Primary School
Buxton School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- S&G's Culinary Kitchen at The Holly Tree0.6 km
- Ayans Grill And Catering0.7 km
- Bagel Eats0.6 km
- Belas Food Mart0.7 km
- Candy Floss Crepeire0.7 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Chinese & Pizza Tow0.9 km
- Ala Pizza0.9 km
- Go Peri Peri0.3 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.7 km
- Lazeez0.9 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.1 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.9 km
- Click Pharmacy0.7 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.6 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela1.0 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.4 km
- Silver Avenue0.9 km
- The Hudson Bay1.0 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.5 km
- Leytonstone Tavern1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Forest Tavern0.4 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.9 km
- Forest View Hotel0.6 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Viking Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.5 km
- Wanstead Park0.6 km
- Maryland0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E79DB · Data under Open Government Licence