E7 8BA postcode in Newham, England
E7 8BA is a postcode in Newham, in the Forest Gate South ward. It is in the Stratford and Bow parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where E7 8BA is, and what is near it
- E7 8BA
- Other postcodes in E7 8: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- 5 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5475, longitude 0.0249)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after E7 8BA?
- NewhamCouncil, for all local services Newham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around E7 8BA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Stratford and BowParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Uma Kumaran (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Uma Kumaran
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at E7 8BA?
Every home and business at E7 8BA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 82% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at E7 8BA?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Newham's days for E7 8BA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for E7 8BA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is E7 8BA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include E7 8BA.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Newham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for E7 8BA: 2,775 properties in Newham are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Newham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of E7 8BA is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near E7 8BA?
Homes in E7 8 sold for a typical £475,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 55 sales, down 1% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Terraced £502,500 42 sales
- Flat or maisonette £245,000 13 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole E7 district: a typical £550,000 from 196 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in E7 8BA
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in E7 8BA from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Food hygiene ratings at E7 8BA
The Food Standards Agency lists 11 food businesses at E7 8BA. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.
- Crepe Haven
- Forest Gate Fishmongers
- KFC
- Costa Coffee
- Tariq Halal Meats
- Woodgrange News
- Lidl Great Britain Limited
- Khan Brothers
Show the other 3 businesses
Ratings run from 5, very good, to 0, urgent improvement necessary. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.
Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards AgencySource: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 22 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near E7 8BA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 860 homes in the neighbourhood around E7 8BA. The largest share of them, 38%, are in council tax band B. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Newham for 2026‑27: £1,944. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,296 (band A) to £2,808 (band F); band B, the most common, is £1,512.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 40 (5%) | £1,296 |
| Band B | about 330 (38%) | £1,512 |
| Band C | about 300 (35%) | £1,728 |
| Band D | about 140 (16%) | £1,944 |
| Band E | about 30 (3%) | £2,376 |
| Band F | about 20 (2%) | £2,808 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,240 |
| Band H | withheld | £3,888 |
When the homes were built
- 35% Before 1900
- 7% 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 21% 1945 to 1964
- 8% 1965 to 1982
- Withheld 1983 to 1999
- 6% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 23% 2020 or later
1919 to 1939, 2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Newham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of E7 8BA is in (ONS area E01003556), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near E7 8BA?
The nearest open schools to E7 8BA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to E7 8BA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of E7 8BA is Forest Gate Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.
- Forest Gate Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
- Wanstead Park Rail Station Railway station 450 mWalk
- Upton Park Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Claremont Road (E7), 28 m away.
More stations near E7 8BA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near E7 8BA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of E7 8BA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Woodgrange Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8221 3100 100 mWalk
- First 4 Health Group - E7 Health Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8534 1026 350 mWalk
- The Forest Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8250 7510 350 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near E7 8BA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of E7 8BA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Believ Charging point · 2 chargers 400 mWalk
- Believ Charging point · No details mapped 700 mWalk
- Believ Charging point · No details mapped 700 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near E7 8BA?
The nearest to the centre of E7 8BA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Woodgrange Dental Practice Phone 020 6555 3336 400 mWalk
- Forest Dental Practice Phone 020 8552 1010 500 mWalk
- Green Street Dental Practice Phone 020 8472 0504 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to E7 8BA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Newham University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report July 2026 · Phone 020 7476 4000 2.8 kmCycle
- Whipps Cross University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2025 · Phone 020 8539 5522 3.8 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near E7 8BA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of E7 8BA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Forest Lodge Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2025 · Phone 020 8657 9626 250 mWalk
- Sahara Gardens Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 020 8555 3735 300 mWalk
- Sahara Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2024 · Phone 020 8555 3735 300 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near E7 8BA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of E7 8BA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Mansons Chemists Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 6pm; Sun closed 0 mWalk
- Click Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7867 3932 100 mWalk
- Push Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 3105 6252 250 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near E7 8BA?
The nearest vets to the centre of E7 8BA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Goddard Veterinary 1.8 kmCycle
- Goddard Vets Plaistow 2.1 kmCycle
- Every Tail Vets 2.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is E7 8BA in a conservation area?
The centre of E7 8BA is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near E7 8BA?
Police.uk records 1,089 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of E7 8BA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 37, shoplifting 33, drugs 30, robbery 25, bicycle theft 15, other crime 15, possession of weapons 9, criminal damage and arson 4.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for E7 8BA
- Ward
- Forest Gate South
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Newham
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
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