E7 9LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ham Park Road, 0.4km from Upton in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street West ward and the West Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E7 9LQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £508k, up 43.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E7 9LQ are sourced from Output Area E00018027 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAM PARK ROAD, E7 9LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAM PARK ROAD, E7 9LQ.
232
49
£ 47,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9LQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E7 9LQ has a significant social housing presence — 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 43.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9LQ. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Terraced
£ 1,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9LQ is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stratford School Academy
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
St Bonaventure's RC School
St Angela's Ursuline School
Park Primary School
Selwyn Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
Earlham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Shiv Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Amaan Halal Butchers0.5 km
- Angies Stock Shop0.9 km
- Aramark Shop1.0 km
- Daily Fresh0.5 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Silver Birch Hotel0.7 km
- Forest View Hotel0.5 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Viking Hotel0.6 km
- The Forest Tavern0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- KFC0.8 km
- Papas Chicken0.8 km
- PFC0.9 km
- East Wok0.7 km
- Grillin Xpress Pizza0.7 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Afters Original (E7) Ltd0.7 km
- Bubble Station0.8 km
- Chotpotiwala0.8 km
- Pakhtoonkhwa Restaurant0.8 km
- Brunch American Inspired0.7 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.9 km
- Plaistow Park Community Centre1.0 km
- Silver Avenue0.5 km
- The Hudson Bay0.5 km
- The Lamb Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate1.0 km
- Wanstead Park1.2 km
- Maryland1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E79LQ · Data under Open Government Licence