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Forest Gate North

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About

Forest Gate North is a residential district within the London Borough of Newham, situated between Wanstead Flats to the north and the main Forest Gate area to the south. The area is characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment developments. Its streets are quiet and primarily local in nature, with the open grassland of the Flats providing a significant green boundary. The area is well-connected by public transport, including Forest Gate railway station on the Elizabeth line.

The local commercial focus is centred around Woodgrange Road, which lies just to the south of the area. A notable local landmark is the former Forest Gate Hospital site, which has been redeveloped into housing. Community life includes several primary schools and places of worship serving the neighbourhood. The expansive Wanstead Flats offers recreational space for walking and sports, forming a distinct edge to this part of east London.

Area overview

On average Forest Gate North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forest Gate North is £68,844 per year. There are 2 schools in Forest Gate North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Forest Gate North is home to around 7,711 people, with a population density of about 14,037.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.8%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Forest Gate North Population
7,711
Population density
14,037.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.51(+17%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.2(-16%)
Vehicle crime
12.84(+37%)
Other theft
7.13(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,600
20.75%
Other White
1,213
15.73%
Bangladeshi
1,168
15.15%
African
923
11.97%
Pakistani
538
6.98%
Total population: 7,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,544
41.91%
No qualifications
1,115
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
757
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
10.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
584
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,070

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
819
30.94%
Owns with a mortgage
567
21.42%
Owns outright
411
15.53%
Other social rented
363
13.71%
Social rents from council
343
12.96%
Total households: 2,647

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £236,000 up to £1,056,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats11£380,000£5,696
Semi-Detached1£1,056,000£6,286
Terraced30£616,375£6,890

10 years median price trend in Forest Gate North

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

All postcodes in Forest Gate North

E70LE

Godwin Road

E70AY

Eric Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.