E7 9DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magpie Close, 0.3km 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 9DE is 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. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 28.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9DE are sourced from Output Area E00182071 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGPIE CLOSE, E7 9DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGPIE CLOSE, E7 9DE.
575
35
£ 50,900 /yr
55%
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 9DE has a significant social housing presence — 51% 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 28.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9DE. The average age is 35.5. 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
Flat
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 261,666
Terraced
£ 331,250
6 sales · Mean £ 342,982
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9DE is moderate at 57 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
St James' CofE Junior School
Odessa Infant School
Earlham Primary School
Forest Gate Community School
Maryland Primary School
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Woodgrange Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.1 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.8 km
- Click Pharmacy0.6 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.6 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela0.9 km
- + 98 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.4 km
- Silver Avenue0.8 km
- The Hudson Bay0.9 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.6 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.6 km
- Bagel Eats0.6 km
- Belas Food Mart0.7 km
- Bloom Cafe1.0 km
- Bobashop Ltd0.9 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Ala Pizza0.8 km
- Burger Joint Ltd1.0 km
- Go Peri Peri0.2 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.6 km
- Lazeez0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel0.8 km
- The Forest Tavern0.4 km
- Forest View Hotel0.5 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Viking Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.5 km
- Wanstead Park0.6 km
- Maryland0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E79DE · Data under Open Government Licence