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Forest Gate North

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About

Forest Gate North is a ward in the London Borough of Newham that covers the northern part of Forest Gate. The area is mainly residential, with rows of Victorian terraces alongside mid-20th-century council housing. Local shopping streets run along Romford Road and Woodgrange Road, and small playgrounds and community centres are dotted between housing blocks. Forest Gate station on the Elizabeth Line gives direct rail services into central London, and the Great Eastern Main Line marks a clear transport corridor through the ward.

The Woodgrange Estate conservation area sits within the ward and reflects a planned estate layout with consistent plot sizes and boundary walls along quieter streets. Places of worship, primary and secondary schools, and volunteer-run groups meet in church halls and community buildings, supporting everyday local activities. Independent shops, takeaways and a small number of light-industrial premises line some routes, while development pressures have produced a steady flow of small infill projects and conversions of older buildings.

Area overview

On average Forest Gate North has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.9% 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 £68,484 per year. There are 5 schools in Forest Gate North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Forest Gate North is home to around 10,987 people, with a population density of about 13,577.6 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Forest Gate North Population

10,987

Population density

13,577.6 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

29.49(+10%)

Violence and sexual offences

25.39(-18%)

Vehicle crime

12.11(+29%)

Other theft

7.46(-35%)

Public order

4.37(-35%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,587

23.55%

Other White

1,697

15.45%

Bangladeshi

1,537

13.99%

African

1,247

11.35%

Pakistani

721

6.56%

Total population: 10,987

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,643

41.73%

No qualifications

1,602

18.35%

Level 3 (A level)

1,125

12.89%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

900

10.31%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

849

9.73%

Total 16+ residents: 8,730

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,093

28.69%

Owns with a mortgage

829

21.76%

Other social rented

660

17.32%

Owns outright

626

16.43%

Social rents from council

424

11.13%

Total households: 3,810

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Median price£581,050

Price per sq ft£626

Sales (last 12 months)64

Typical range (middle 50%)£444K – £738K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £581,050 (about £626 per square foot) in Forest Gate North area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,500 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest Gate North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	1	£820,000	£619	£820,000	£820,000	£820,000	£820,000
Terraced	48	£628,875	£646	£401,750	£553,750	£768,125	£918,600
Flats	15	£380,000	£514	£252,800	£270,000	£423,500	£509,700

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£312,500	£800,000	£511,000
2017	£325,000	£350,000	£582,500
2018	£315,000	£765,000	£495,000
2019	£317,513	£670,000	£540,000
2020	£342,500	£667,000	£560,000
2021	£341,500	£611,000	£603,000
2022	£355,000	—	£658,450
2023	£373,300	£792,500	£608,500
2024	£375,000	£666,250	£605,000
2025	£355,000	£885,000	£652,500
2026	£420,000	—	£595,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest Gate North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£487	£581	£554
2017	£514	£316	£517
2018	£510	£615	£528
2019	£489	£537	£561
2020	£565	£378	£601
2021	£526	£583	£596
2022	£519	—	£627
2023	£563	£619	£609
2024	£598	£604	£634
2025	£599	£602	£655
2026	£683	—	£625

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296

Band B£1,512

Band C£1,728

Band D£1,944

Band E£2,376

Band F£2,808

Band G£3,240

Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Forest Gate North ward.

Local councillors

Matthew Carlile

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachel Elizabeth Tripp

Forest Gate North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Forest Gate North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest Gate North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Local government

Local councillors

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