Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E7 (Forest Gate): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E7 (Forest Gate) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Homes sold for a median of £532,500 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 6.5% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 155 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 17 schools with an E7 postcode, and the nearest stations include Forest Gate, Wanstead Park and Manor Park.
House prices in E7
276 homes sold in E7 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £532,500. That's 6.5% higher than the 12 months before (£500,000).
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 73 | £301,000 |
| Terraced houses | 184 | £585,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 8 | £690,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Ground Floor Flat, 6 Knox Road, E7 9HW | Flat | £232,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 55 Vansittart Road, E7 0AT | Terraced | £522,500 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 34 Field Road, E7 9DP | Terraced | £550,000 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 153 Boleyn Road, E7 9QH | Semi-detached | £440,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 88 Thorpe Road, E7 9EB | Terraced | £570,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 15 Upton Avenue, E7 9PN | Semi-detached | £562,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 97 Ramsay Road, E7 9EP | Terraced | £595,000 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 117 Claremont Road, E7 0PY | Terraced | £1,050,000 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 89 Neville Road, E7 9QU | Terraced | £485,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 49 Forest Road, E7 0DN | Terraced | £745,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in E7
Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 155 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20% |
| Theft from the person | 16% |
| Other theft | 8% |
| Vehicle crime | 8% |
| Shoplifting | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 34 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E7 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (17,692 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in E7
17 open schools have an E7 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Nursery schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Rowe Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2-5 | 159 |
Primary schools (9)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Primary School | Community school | 2-11 | 995 |
| Elmhurst Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 980 |
| Shaftesbury Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 640 |
| Earlham Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 450 |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Academy converter | 2-11 | 429 |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Community school | 3-7 | 378 |
| Godwin Junior School | Community school | 7-11 | 354 |
| William Davies Primary School | Community school | 3-11 | 215 |
| St James' CofE Primary School Church of England | Voluntary controlled school | 3-11 | 190 |
Secondary schools (4)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School Academy | Academy converter | 11-16 | 1477 |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 1352 |
| Forest Gate Community School | Academy converter | 11-16 | 1343 |
| St Angela's Ursuline School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 11-18 | 1311 |
Special and other schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School | Other independent school | 3-16 | 181 |
| Grangewood Independent School Christian | Other independent school | 2-11 | 43 |
| Madaniyah Foundation | Other independent school | 3-11 | 39 |
Stations near E7
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Forest Gate | 0.2 mi |
| Wanstead Park | 0.3 mi |
| Manor Park | 0.8 mi |
| Woodgrange Park | 0.8 mi |
| Upton Park | 0.9 mi |
| Maryland | 0.9 mi |
Council and wards
E7 is covered by Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Wards include Cann Hall, Forest Gate North, Forest Gate South, Green Street East, Green Street West, Manor Park, Plashet and Wanstead Park.
Frequently asked questions
Is E7 a safe area to live?
E7 (Forest Gate) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 155 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was anti-social behaviour. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in E7?
The median sale price in E7 (Forest Gate) was £532,500 across 276 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 6.5% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E7?
The nearest stations to the centre of E7 are Forest Gate (0.2 mi), Wanstead Park (0.3 mi), Manor Park (0.8 mi) and Woodgrange Park (0.8 mi).
How many schools are there in E7?
There are 17 open schools with an E7 postcode, including 9 primary and 4 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E7?
E7 is covered by Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest councils.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.