Area guide · Greater-london

Forest Gate, Greater-london

has 5,374 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 70 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £172,798 across 15,468 recent sales. Prices here are down 9.2% year-on-year.

5,374Homes
£172,798-9.2%Median price
70Avg EPC score
33Median age
8,783Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

  • Population

    8,783

  • Households

    2,976

  • Median age

    33.2

Age bands

65+ 7%0-15 21%16-24 13%25-44 37%45-64 22%

Ethnicity

Asian 41%Black 20%Mixed 5%Other 4%White 29%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 69%Semi 3%Terraced 27%

Build age

Pre 1900 4%1900 1944 43%1945 1999 35%2000 Plus 18%

Energy efficiency · avg score 70

A
0%
B
12%
C
54%
D
31%
E
3%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 28%Social 32%Private Rent 40%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £172,798▼

  • Avg price

    £231,108

  • Sales

    15,468

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 2)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    2,304▲

By crime type

Robbery 8%Other Theft 9%Public Order 9%Vehicle Crime 14%Anti-Social Behaviour 33%Violence And Sexual Offences 27%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    88.1%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    94.7%

  • Superfast broadband

    99.1%

  • 5G coverage

    100%

  • Bus stops

    12

  • EV chargers

    611

Nearest rail station: Forest Gate Rail Station (0.14 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    210.1 m

  • Air NO₂

    19.1879 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.6095 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (12.51 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

  • Listed buildings

    2

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area

Listed buildings

  • Former Congregational Church (Azhar Academy Girl'S School) · Grade II
  • 'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church · Grade II

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    6

  • Avg FSM %

    35.4%

  • Childcare providers

    8

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (6.61 km)

Streets

Streets in Forest Gate

About

About property data in Forest Gate

The population here is approximately 8,783, with a median age of 33. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is private rent. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 2 listed buildings. There were 2,304 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 26.5% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 2. This area covers 56 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Forest Gate?

The average house price in Forest Gate is £172,798, based on 15,468 recent sales. Prices are down 9.2% year-on-year.

Is Forest Gate a good place to live?

Forest Gate is in the 2nd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Forest Gate in a flood zone?

Forest Gate is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Forest Gate?

There were 2,304 recorded crimes in Forest Gate in the last 12 months, up 26.5% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Forest Gate?

The average EPC score in Forest Gate is 70, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).