E7 9XF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Forest Gate in Newham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Forest Gate South ward and the West Ham constituency.
This is 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. 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 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9XF are sourced from Output Area E00017948 (shared with 376 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E7 9XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E7 9XF.
266
36
£ 50,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E7 9XF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E7 9XF spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E7 9XF. The average age is 36.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E7 9XF is above average at 110 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
Forest Gate Community School
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Woodgrange Infant School
Odessa Infant School
St James' CofE Junior School
Earlham Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Sandringham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- 7 Till 11 Uk Ltd0.4 km
- Carlos Farm Butchery0.4 km
- Click Pharmacy0.1 km
- Connie & Sons African Shop0.2 km
- Forest Gate Fish Mela0.5 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fox & Hounds Public House0.1 km
- Silver Avenue0.4 km
- The Hudson Bay0.5 km
- The Wanstead Tap Ltd0.8 km
- The Holly Tree Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Ayans Grill And Catering0.3 km
- Bagel Eats0.3 km
- Belas Food Mart0.5 km
- Best Grill And Currys0.7 km
- Bloom Cafe0.7 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Ala Pizza0.4 km
- Burger Joint Ltd0.7 km
- Go Peri Peri0.3 km
- Lahori Zaiqa0.3 km
- Lazeez0.4 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Forest View Hotel0.5 km
- Newham Hotel Ltd0.3 km
- Viking Hotel0.8 km
- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.9 km
- Silver Birch Hotel0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland - Woodgrange0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Forest Gate0.1 km
- Wanstead Park0.3 km
- Maryland1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Gate Rail Station0.1 km
- Wanstead Park Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E79XF · Data under Open Government Licence