17,228 people · median £595,000 · Newham
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Forest Gate is a neighbourhood in the London Borough of Newham with a population of 17,228. The median house price stands at £595,000, with terrace homes at £668,000 and flats at £382,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by 16.2 percent.
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The area is relatively deprived; about 25 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The median age is 34.4 years. Housing is mixed: 36.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied, while 27.8 percent are socially rented and 34.1 percent privately rented. The population is ethnically diverse, with 36.2 percent Asian, 34.6 percent White, and 19.6 percent Black residents. Educational attainment is moderate, with 40.3 percent holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Broadband coverage is excellent, with 99.9 percent superfast connectivity. Council tax band D is £1,944.23 for 2026/27. The area has 9 conservation areas, including Forest Gate Town Centre.
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