Eric Close London, Newham
35 addresses across 1 postcode (E7), about 20 m long. USRN 22208011.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £415,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 9, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Newham costs £1,944 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wanstead Park, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Wanstead Flats (164 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Forest Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 342 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £661,900 | £661,900 | £661,900 |
| 2018 | 2 | £423,000 | £350,000 | £496,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £353,000 | £353,000 | £353,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £233,750 | £230,000 | £237,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £155,000 | £145,000 | £165,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £203,748 | £158,000 | £249,495 |
| 2003 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 28 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £415,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 20 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £316,177 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Feb 2024 | 20 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £316,177 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 1 E7 0AY | Terraced | £661,900 | |
| 5 Mar 2021 | 17 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £375,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Oct 2018 | 31 E7 0AY | Terraced | £350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Sep 2018 | 1 E7 0AY | Terraced | £496,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 18 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £355,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 1 E7 0AY | Terraced | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 8 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2016 | 28 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £353,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 32 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 21 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £237,500 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2012 | 20 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Sep 2009 | 20 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2007 | 18 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £189,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 32 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2005 | 16 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 2004 | 31 E7 0AY | Terraced | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Feb 2004 | 4 E7 0AY | Terraced | £249,495 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 4 E7 0AY | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2002 | 19 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 20 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £118,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2002 | 24 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £76,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2002 | 31 E7 0AY | Terraced | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Mar 2001 | 1 E7 0AY | Terraced | £109,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2000 | 17 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £70,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 May 1997 | 17 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £47,995 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 17 E7 0AY | Flat or maisonette | £27,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Nov 1996 | 2 E7 0AY | Terraced | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: Flat (9); Maisonette, detached (8); Maisonette, end-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (17); 1976-1982 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Newham in 2026-27: Band D £1,944 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,296 | £1,512 | £1,728 | £1,944 | £2,376 | £2,808 | £3,240 | £3,888 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (59% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Between 2 And 2A Clinton Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Land At, 100 To 104 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Land At, 100 To 104 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Land At 89 To 93 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EP: up to 9 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Rear Of The Ship Public House, Bramall Close, Stratford, London, E15 1RR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Rear Of The Ship Public House, Bramall Close, Stratford, London, E15 1RR: up to 6 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages 1 To 12, Opposite 1 - 5, Bramall Close, Stratford, London E15: up to 16 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages 1 To 22, Adjacent 25 To 35 Idmiston Road, Stratford, London, E15: up to 8 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 23 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 13 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E7 0AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wanstead Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Forest Gate 5.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Maryland 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leyton Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Leytonstone Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Talbot Road Forest Gate | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Shaftesbury Road Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 52 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 34.5 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Forest Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 20 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherman Chemists | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodgrange Dental Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | East Ham Memorial Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,200 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Wanstead Flats 164 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 44 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Downsell Road Allotments 1,020 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 166 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is West Ham Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Wanstead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Heronry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Rook Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newham: see them on the Newham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Earlham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Godwin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mayville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Diamonds Nursery E7 0AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Vraj General Store E7 0AD | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| SNM Food & Wine E7 9DL | Retailers - other | 130 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Wild Goose Arches E7 0AB | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Caner Supermarket E7 9DU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Yuku Korean And Japanese E7 9DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2026 |
| The Healing Church Of God In Christ E7 9DL | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Sugaholics E7 0AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Bottle & Basket E7 0AS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Roost E7 0AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Wanstead Kitchen E7 0AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Raise House Ltd E7 0DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Forest Food And Wine E7 0DW | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Blue Rock Express Limited E7 0ES | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Zera E7 9BY | Retailers - other | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Vehicle crime | 38 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clare Gardens (44); On or near Station Road (39); On or near Odessa Road (34); On or near Dean Street (29); On or near Eric Road (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 36% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 46% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 54% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Joyau (pub/bar/nightclub, E7 0AQ) now Unknown, was 5 Very good (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E7 0AY: 35 addresses of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clare Gardens · Eric Road · Leonard Road · Fowler Road · Wooder Gardens · Macdonald Road · Station Road · Talbot Road · Odessa Road · Fowler Road · Ingestre Road · Field Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.