Find postcode

Forest

About

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.

Area overview

On average Forest has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forest is £55,128 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Forest Population

17,257

Population density

8,062 per km²

Demographics

British

3,864

22.4%

Pakistani

3,646

21.13%

Other White

2,510

14.55%

African

1,347

7.81%

Caribbean

1,128

6.54%

Total population: 17,252

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,535

26.32%

Owns with a mortgage

1,492

25.59%

Owns outright

1,215

20.84%

Other social rented

1,042

17.87%

Social rents from council

301

5.16%

Total households: 5,831

Property prices in Forest

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £551,000 in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,540,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	53	£355,000	£195,900	£295,000	£425,000	£604,000
Semi-Detached	4	£906,250	£687,500	£837,500	£916,875	£927,375
Terraced	56	£738,000	£349,750	£627,500	£868,125	£1,160,000

10 years median price trend in Forest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Find postcode

Forest

Interactive map displaying Forest