Postcode Analysis Newham, London

GOWER ROAD, E7 9NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER ROAD, E7 9NF.

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Population

529

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E7 9NF 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E7 9NF has a highly multicultural community character — 81% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 58.2% year-on-year.

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

E7 9NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gower Road, 0.6km from Upton in Newham. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate South ward and the West Ham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £304k, down 58.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E7 9NF are sourced from Output Area E00017973 (shared with 6 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 9NF. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British8.3%
Asian / British Asian80.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 304,000

6 sales · Mean £ 341,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E7 9NF is moderate at 89 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 behaviour352
Violence and sexual offences300
Vehicle crime147
Shoplifting93
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good459 pupils0.3 km
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Stratford School Academy

Good1512 pupils0.4 km
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St Angela's Ursuline School

Outstanding1261 pupils0.4 km
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St Bonaventure's RC School

Outstanding1312 pupils0.5 km
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Elmhurst Primary School

Outstanding994 pupils0.6 km
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Kay Rowe Nursery School

Outstanding136 pupils0.6 km
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Forest Gate Community School

Outstanding1273 pupils0.7 km
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Earlham Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

125 nearby
  • 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Carlos Farm Butchery0.2 km
  • Click Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Connie & Sons African Shop0.7 km
  • Forest Gate Fish Mela0.2 km
  • + 120 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds Public House0.7 km
  • Silver Avenue0.2 km
  • The Hudson Bay0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Ayans Grill And Catering0.3 km
  • Bagel Eats0.8 km
  • Best Grill And Currys0.1 km
  • Bloom Cafe0.1 km
  • Bobashop Ltd0.1 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Ala Pizza0.2 km
  • Bella Italy0.7 km
  • Burger Joint Ltd0.1 km
  • Go Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Jumbo Grill & Pizza0.7 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Forest Tavern0.7 km
  • Forest View Hotel0.5 km
  • Newham Hotel Ltd0.4 km
  • Viking Hotel0.7 km
  • Silver Birch Hotel0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland - Woodgrange0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Forest Gate0.7 km
  • Wanstead Park0.9 km
  • Maryland1.3 km