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Takeaways| Council | Newham |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for an Inner London suburb 54% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Forest Gate is £515,239, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Forest Gate house price trends over the last 30 years.
£515,239
£336,491
£1,000,000
£596,849
Is Forest Gate a nice place to live?
Forest Gate is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Forest Gate?
Forest Gate has an above average crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 115 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 54% above the national average, and 6% above the Inner London average.
What are the best schools in Forest Gate?
Forest Gate has 87 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Forest Gate Community School, Colegrave Primary School, Earlham Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Odessa Infant School and St James' CofE Junior School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.