E7 9JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margery Park Road, 0.5km from Forest Gate in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate South ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £368k.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00017944 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARGERY PARK ROAD, E7 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGERY PARK ROAD, E7 9JY.
415
36
£ 51,900 /yr
45%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E7 9JY spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9JY. The average age is 36.1. 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
£ 282,000
3 sales · Mean £ 339,333
Terraced
£ 312,500
1 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9JY is above average at 108 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
Earlham Primary School
Park Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Stratford School Academy
Forest Gate Community School
St James' CofE Junior School
Odessa Infant School
St Angela's Ursuline School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Costa Compass Group UK & Ireland0.4 km
- Ayans Grill And Catering0.4 km
- Bagel Eats0.8 km
- Best Grill And Currys0.5 km
- Bloom Cafe0.4 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Canton Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Ala Pizza0.4 km
- Bella Italy1.0 km
- Burger Joint Ltd0.4 km
- Go Peri Peri0.7 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Postavaru1.0 km
- Postoivoru1.0 km
- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.7 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.4 km
- Click Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.6 km
- Silver Avenue0.4 km
- The Hudson Bay0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Forest Tavern0.6 km
- Forest View Hotel0.2 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Viking Hotel0.3 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.7 km
- Wanstead Park0.9 km
- Maryland1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E79JY · Data under Open Government Licence