Forest Drive, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for E12 5DF.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Forest Drive, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Jan 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £288,521. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 83% flat, 17% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Forest Drive range from £130,000 to £750,000. 17% of homes sold here were freehold and 83% leasehold.
House prices on Forest Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all E12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 17% freehold and 83% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £288,521 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £750,000 | 3 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Forest Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 3 Jan 2025 | £750,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 1 Feb 2022 | £307,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 28 Jun 2021 | £413,105 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 1 Mar 2021 | £322,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 28 Apr 2017 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Forest Drive E12 5DF | 26 Aug 2016 | £270,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Forest Drive | £270,000 (Aug 2016) → £322,500 (Mar 2021) | +19% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forest Drive
Crime
652 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forest Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 196 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 |
| Vehicle crime | 70 |
| Other theft | 61 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Public order | 33 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Forest Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School 468 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Salisbury Primary School 486 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sir John Heron Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sheringham Primary School 585 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre 175 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Monega Primary School 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Essex Primary School 807 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Manor Park station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Woodgrange Park station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Wanstead Park station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- East Ham Underground Station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Upton Park Underground Station 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Capel Road (->N, FOREST DRIVE) 1 min walk
- Manor Park Station (Stop B, STATION ROAD) 1 min walk
- Capel Road (->S, FOREST DRIVE) 1 min walk
- Manor Park / Gladding Road (->N, GLADDING ROAD) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sangam Practice
1 Toronto Avenue, London · 0.4 mi - The Manor Park Practice
778 Romford Road, London · 0.5 mi - E12 Health
30 Church Road, Manor Park, London · 0.5 mi - Newham Transitional Practice
30 Church Road, The Centre, Manor Park, London · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Romford Manor Park Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Forestgate Esso Express · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Wanstead Flats Express · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Aldersbrook Express Petrol. · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Manor Park Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Muhammads Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Church Road Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Manor Park Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Romford Road Dental Centre · 0.3 mi
- Church Road Dental Practice · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 47.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 571 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,607 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Newham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Forest Drive
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Who lives around Forest Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 37.1% | 42.1% |
| White | 32.5% | 30.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 21.8% | 17.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 4.9% |
Religion
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 36.2% | 34.7% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| No religion | 16.9% | 14.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.6% | 46.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 43.4% | 53.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.2% | 40.3% |
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 20.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 13% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.7% | 9% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.1% |
General health
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 51.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Newham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 48.7% | 51.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 37.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 8.2% | 8.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.1% | 1.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Newham.
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