Postcode report
E7 8DQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About E7 8DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
E7 8DQ is a postcode in Forest Gate South, Newham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E7 8DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E7 8DQ are health and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E7 8DQ is based on Newham 011 Census 2021. It covers 10,029 residents, 20,175 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 44% owner-occupied, 41% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near E7 8DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £340k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E7 8DQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E7 8DQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E7 8DQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 67 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E7 8DQ
Is E7 8DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E7 8DQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E7 8DQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E7 8DQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for E7 8DQ?
LocaleIQ matched E7 8DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E7 8DQ?
The latest median sold price is £340k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E7 8DQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 67 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.