Forest ward is located in the northeast of Waltham Forest, bordering Epping Forest. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes, and low-rise flats. Green spaces like Leyton Flats and Hollow Ponds provide outdoor recreation, with walking trails and a boating lake. The ward is served by several bus routes, connecting it to nearby areas such as Leytonstone and Walthamstow.
Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Leytonstone High Road. The area has a community feel, with events often held at the Forest Road Youth Centre. Schools such as Norlington School for Boys and George Mitchell School serve the ward. Forest ward retains a quiet, suburban character while being within easy reach of central London via the nearby Overground and Tube stations.
On average Forest has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest is £55,153 per year. There are 4 schools in Forest: 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £550,500 in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,375 up to £1,257,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 46 | £380,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £900,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £737,000 |
10 years price trend in Forest
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Baker's Arms
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Lyndhurst Drive
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Goodman Road
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Skeltons Lane
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Baker's Arms
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Baker's Arms
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Stacey Close
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Essex Road South
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Hainault Road
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Capworth Street
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Essex Road
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Essex Road
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Midland Road
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Whipps Cross
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Beaumont Road
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Beaumont Road
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St Heliers Road
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Epsom Road
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Essex Road
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Campion Road
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Whitehouse Mews
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Canterbury Road
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Colchester Road
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Kings Close
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Carnarvon Road
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West End Avenue
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Canterbury Road
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Hainault Road
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Burchell Road
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Beaumont Road
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Chesterfield Road
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Colchester Road
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Serbin Close
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High Road Leyton
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Forest Drive East
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Forest Road
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Clare Road
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Forest Road
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Beaumont Road
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Capworth Street
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Beaumont Road
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Capworth Street
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Colchester Road
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Leytonstone North
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Baker's Arms
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Abbotts Park Road
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Belmont Park Road
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Abbotts Park Road
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Hainault Road
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Forest Road
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Whipps Cross
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Campion Road
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Ryder Avenue
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Forest Road
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Fladgate Road
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Hainault Road
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Beaumont Road
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Meadowcroft Close
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High Road Leyton
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Carnarvon Road
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Fulready Road
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Ely Road
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Whipps Cross
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Essex Road
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Essex Road South
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Forest Drive East
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Essex Road South
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Dyson Road
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High Road Leyton
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Lake Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.