Forest Gate South is a residential ward in the London Borough of Newham, located in the eastern part of the city. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some modern developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Forest Gate railway station providing access to central London via the Elizabeth line and Greater Anglia services.
The ward includes several green spaces, such as Wanstead Flats, a large open area popular for recreation. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and schools, catering to the needs of residents. Forest Gate South has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, reflecting the broader diversity of Newham. The area is undergoing gradual change, with some regeneration projects aimed at improving infrastructure and housing.
On average Forest Gate South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest Gate South is £50,169 per year. There are 5 schools in Forest Gate South: 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.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £462,500 in Forest Gate South area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,375 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,150,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £356,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £497,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £585,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest Gate South
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Knox Road
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Old School Crescent
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Atherton Road
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Osborne Road
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Claremont Road
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Nursery Lane
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Eleanor Road
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Romford Road
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Mcgrath Road
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Knox Road
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Disraeli Road
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Louise Road
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Fairland Road
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Hamfrith Road
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Romford Road
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Cedars Road
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Claremont Road
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Saints Drive
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Earlham Grove
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Earlham Grove
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Disraeli Road
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Vicarage Road
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Stratford East
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Earlham Grove
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Clova Road
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Earlham Grove
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Knox Road
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Ham Park Road
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Dyson Road
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Claremont Road
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Forest Gate South
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Clova Road
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Elm Road
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Crosby Road
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Chaucer Road
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Dyson Road
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Holness Road
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Mcgrath Road
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Cedars Road
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Flint Close
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Forest Gate West
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Nursery Lane
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Clova Road
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Atherton Road
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Radlett Close
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Hampton Road
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Forest Gate South
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Romford Road
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Norwich Road
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Ferns Road
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Claremont Road
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Forest Gate West
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Forest Gate South
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Balmoral Road
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Osborne Road
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Earlham Grove
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Claremont Road
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Romford Road
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Disraeli Road
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Chaucer Road
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Gower Road
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Flint Close
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Windsor Road
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Earlham Grove
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Kinglet Close
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Disraeli Road
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Disraeli Road
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Salisbury Road
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Stratford East
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Carnarvon Road
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Townley Court
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Balmoral Road
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Beckton Road
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Forest Gate South
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Stork Road
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Stratford East
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Balmoral Road
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Romford Road
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Knox Road
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Dormer Close
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Cedars Road
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Hampton Road
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Osborne Road
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Earlham Grove
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Crosby Road
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Margery Park Road
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Hamfrith Road
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Ferns Road
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Richmond Road
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Hampton Road
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Windsor Road
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Romford Road
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Earlham Grove
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Romford Road
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Atherton Mews
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Margery Park Road
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Mcgrath Road
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Holness Road
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Knox Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.