Postcode Analysis Newham, London

MAGPIE CLOSE, E7 9DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGPIE CLOSE, E7 9DE.

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Population

575

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British37.9%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean29.2%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour240
Violence and sexual offences168
Vehicle crime98
Other theft43
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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St James' CofE Junior School

Good212 pupils0.1 km
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Odessa Infant School

Good232 pupils0.1 km
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Earlham Primary School

Good457 pupils0.3 km
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Forest Gate Community School

Outstanding1273 pupils0.4 km
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Maryland Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km
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St Francis' Catholic Primary School

Good353 pupils0.8 km
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Kay Rowe Nursery School

Outstanding136 pupils0.8 km
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Woodgrange Infant School

Good372 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland - Woodgrange0.7 km
hotel

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