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Forest Gate East

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About

Forest Gate East is a residential area in the London Borough of Newham, located between Stratford and Manor Park. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with some modern developments. It has good transport links, including Forest Gate railway station, providing access to central London and Essex. The nearby Wanstead Flats offers green space for recreation.

The area has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, particularly along Woodgrange Road. Forest Gate East is home to a diverse community, with cultural influences reflected in its independent businesses. Schools and community facilities serve the neighbourhood, making it a practical choice for families. The area has seen gradual changes in recent years, with some regeneration projects underway.

Area overview

On average Forest Gate East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Gate East is £50,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Forest Gate East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Forest Gate East Population
7,489
Population density
14,275.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
1,466
19.57%
Bangladeshi
1,436
19.17%
British
1,118
14.92%
Pakistani
987
13.17%
Other White
653
8.72%
Total population: 7,492

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
697
32.83%
Owns outright
527
24.82%
Owns with a mortgage
472
22.23%
Other social rented
214
10.08%
Social rents from council
119
5.61%
Total households: 2,123

Property prices in Forest Gate East

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £471,500 in Forest Gate East area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forest Gate East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats9£335,000
Semi-Detached2£500,000
Terraced15£605,000

10 years median price trend in Forest Gate East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate East.

All postcodes in Forest Gate East

E70NS

Balmoral Road

E78DF

Romford Road

E78DW

Sherrard Road

E70JN

Avenue Road

E70NW

Sebert Road

E70NN

Sebert Road

E78EA

Sandringham Road

E70QA

Claremont Road

E70QY

Richmond Road

E78DD

Ratcliff Road

E70LU

Ridley Road

E70LY

Tylney Road

E70NL

Sebert Road

E78DB

St Dunstan's Road

E78EB

Forest Gate East

E78EF

Henderson Road

E70PZ

Claremont Road

E78DP

Sherrard Road

E70LR

Godwin Road

E70PL

Osborne Road

E78BS

Finden Road

E70PJ

Osborne Road

E78AP

Birchdale Road

E70NH

Sebert Road

E70LQ

Latimer Road

E78EN

Monega Road

E70LP

Godwin Road

E78DT

Green Street

E70JR

Capel Road

E70LW

Godwin Road

E70LJ

Lorne Road

E70PW

Osborne Road

E78AT

Rosedale Road

E70LG

Godwin Road

E70LT

Ridley Road

E70PB

Hampton Road

E70JW

Avenue Road

E70LL

Lorne Road

E78DS

Green Street

E78JE

Cheshunt Road

E78DR

Forest Gate East

E70PD

Hampton Road

E78DN

Green Street

E78AS

Birchdale Road

E70PP

Balmoral Road

E70LS

Tylney Road

E70NX

Balmoral Road

E78AB

Beckton Road

E78DE

Finden Road

E78ED

Sandringham Road

E78EG

Green Street

E70NR

Balmoral Road

E78DY

Sherrard Road

E70NP

Balmoral Road

E78AU

Romford Road

E78DA

Finden Road

E70LH

Latimer Road

E70PN

Osborne Road

E78BF

Romford Road

E78JF

Green Street

E70LX

Ridley Road

E70NU

Hampton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.