neighbouring areas
| Beckton | East Ham | Poplar | Stratford |
| Bethnal Green | Hackney | Redbridge | Walthamstow |
| Bow | Isle of Dogs | Sewardstone | Wanstead |
| Canary Wharf | Leyton | South Hackney | Wapping |
| Chingford | Newham | Stepney | West Ham |
Postcodes
| E1 | E14 | E2 | E7 |
| E10 | E15 | E3 | E8 |
| E11 | E16 | E4 | E9 |
| E12 | E17 | E5 | |
| E13 | E18 | E6 |
other districts in UK
| Central London | North London | South West London | |
| East Central London | North West London | West Central London | |
| East London | South East London | West London |
Excellent transport links, friendly communities and a good selection of schools ensure that Forest Gate is popular with families.
Living in Forest Gate
Formerly the southern gateway to Epping Forest, Forest Gate is a residential area of predominantly Victorian villas, Edwardian terraced houses and semi-detached 1930s' properties.
Woodgrange Estate is a sought-after conservation area of double and triple-fronted Victorian villas which lies east of Woodgrange Road in Hampton Road, Osborne Road, Claremont Road and Windsor Road.
Wanstead Flats to the north of Forest Gate is a huge expanse of green, ideal for horse riding, flying model aircraft, enjoying a picnic or sailing a toy boat on one of several ponds.
Forest Gate has a fair number of independent shops especially in Green Street, which has a mix of fashion boutiques and fast food curry houses; and there are more shops and outlets approaching Forest Gate railway station.
Stratford lies to the south-west of Forest Gate where there is a cinema, a shopping mall and a performing arts centre. For serious shopping and entertainment, London's West End is within easy travelling distance.
Award winning Godwin Junior School is in Wanstead Park and there are several primary and secondary schools throughout the Forest Gate area.
Transport
Forest Gate railway station is served by National Express East Anglia trains providing a direct link to Liverpool Street via Stratford and to stations en route to Norwich.
For information regarding bus routes that serve Forest Gate please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx
For details of train services throughout the UK please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
London City Airport lies south-east of Forest Gate adjacent to Beckton on the River Thames. For information regarding flights please visit http://www.londoncityairport.com/
History and culture
Jimi Hendrix in 1966 wrote his classic song 'Purple Haze' in the Upper Cut Club in Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate.
Ronnie Lane (1946 1997), a member of the pop group the Small Faces, spent his childhood in Forest Gate at 385 Romford Road. Fellow band members Steve Marriott and Jimmy Winston lived in neighbouring Manor Park.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hollywood star and Governor of California, lived for a short while with a family in Forest Gate and trained at a gym in Romford Road.
Award winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in Forest Gate in 1974 and has played major roles in many significant films including 'Dirty Pretty Things' and 'American Gangster'.
For current information about Forest Gate please visit http://www.newham.gov.uk/
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Forest Gate
2 bedrooms flat in Bridgepoint Lofts, Forest Gate,East London - Asking price of £215,000
Situated on the first floor of this former sweet factory is this contemporary two bedroom converted apartment. The property features high ceilings, large windows, a four-piece bathroom suite and...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Osborne Road, Forest Gate,East London - Asking price of £470,000
This imposing link-detached Victorian residence is spaciously arranged over two floors and comprises of three reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, three bathrooms and four bedrooms. Further...... view full details
studio flat in Tower Hamlets Road, Stratford - Asking price of £500,000
Investment Opportunity - Victorian conversion comprising of 4 x 1 Bed Apartments inc. Freehold.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Stafford Road, Forest Gate - Asking price of £174,995
Two bedroom ground floor flat with garden!!!!!!!... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Katherine Road - Asking price of £350,000
Really big family home which is situated close to Green Street shopping. Internal viewing strongly recommended call us for more details.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Forest Gate, London E7 - Asking price of £235,000
3 Monega Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8EN. We are acting for the mortgagees and have received an offer of 237,000 on the above property. Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Romford Road, Forest Gate,East London - Asking price of £175,000
ExcelProperty services are delighted to offer this two double bedroom flat in theprestigious Lumiere building . Features include secure gated parking, concierge,lifts and double glazing throughout...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Tower Hamlets Road, Stratford - Asking price of £141,950
We are offering for sale this newly refurbished one bedroom first floor conversion flat. located in a quiet turning close to Maryland station. This property benefits include fitted kitchen and...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Derby Road - Asking price of £214,950
Located off Katherine Road, two double bedroom terrace house, first floor bathroom, through lounge, rear garden approx 40ft.... view full details
