E7 9DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Odessa Road, 0.5km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate North ward and the West Ham constituency.
Day-to-day life in E7 9DU 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 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k, up 177.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00017915 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ODESSA ROAD, E7 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ODESSA ROAD, E7 9DU.
359
35
£ 52,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9DU 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 9DU has a highly multicultural community character — 53% 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 177.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9DU. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9DU is moderate at 50 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
Buxton School
Forest Gate Community School
Maryland Primary School
Earlham Primary School
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Woodgrange Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.3 km
- Click Pharmacy0.7 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.7 km
- Giovannas Deli & Wine0.7 km
- Greenland Supermarket0.9 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.5 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.3 km
- Shepherds Inn - Berneliu Uzeiga1.0 km
- The Plough & Harrow0.9 km
- Leytonstone Tavern0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.9 km
- Bagel Eats0.6 km
- Belas Food Mart0.6 km
- Candy Floss Crepeire0.9 km
- Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian0.6 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Go Peri Peri0.4 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.9 km
- Odessa Tandoori0.0 km
- Pizza Klub Grill House0.7 km
- Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Forest View Hotel0.8 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Silver Birch Hotel1.0 km
- The Forest Tavern0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.6 km
- Wanstead Park0.6 km
- Maryland1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E79DU · Data under Open Government Licence