Moving to E7 Forest Gate South

Commuting from E7

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo45 min
• King's Cross39 min
• Liverpool Street29 min
• Canary Wharf33 min
• Paddington46 min
• Victoria49 min

Who already lives in E7?

Very high · Over 35%44.7% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How E7 compares nearby

Moving to E7 — FAQ

What's it like to live in E7?

E7 (Forest Gate South, Newham) scores 63/100 overall — around average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 128). Safety 73/100, green space 33/100, family life 60/100, commute 77/100. 44.7% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

How long is the commute from E7?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 29 minutes to Liverpool Street (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in E7?

Annual Band D council tax in E7 is £1,938 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in E7?

Newham has high birth rates and dense housing, so distance cut-offs remain short despite significant school expansion.

What's the crime rate in E7?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in E7 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 73/100.

Is E7 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (73/100) and family infrastructure (60/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.