Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Forest Gate is a district in the London Borough of Newham, East London, England. It is located 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Charing Cross. “
Other nearby areas around Forest Gate
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The things you might need in Forest Gate
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Forest Gate name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Forest Gate
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Forest Gate to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Park | Woodgrange Road, London | 3.4 | 57 |
| Forest Gate | London | 3.5 | 78 |
The number of hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in Forest Gate
Forest Gate has 6 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchdale Road Medical Centre | 2 Birchdale Road, London | 2.7 | 42 |
| Upton Lane Medical Centre | Upton Lane Medical Centre, 75-77 Upton Lane, London | 1.6 | 135 |
| HighQ Health | 51 – 53 Upton Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| PCR test Forest Gate East London | 98 Green Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Lord Lister Health Centre | 121 Woodgrange Road, London | 3.1 | 12 |
| Faith Medicare | 124 Romford Road, ESSEX | N/A | N/A |
Schools in and around the area of Forest Gate
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Forest Gate.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School | Forest Lane, London | 3.7 | 39 |
| St Angela’s Ursuline School | Saint George’s Road, London | 4 | 29 |
| St Bonaventure’s – East Ham | Boleyn Road, London | 3.5 | 71 |
| Stratford School Academy | Grosvenor Road, London | 4.4 | 36 |
| Merit Tutors | 54 Upton Lane, London | 4.8 | 118 |
| Steppping Stones Ltd | Saint Bonaventures Rc Secondary School, 61 Boleyn Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Elmhurst Primary School | Upton Park Road, London | 3.8 | 30 |
| Stratford School Academy | Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 3.3 | 33 |
| Sahan Preschool Day Nursery | 12 Stukeley Road, London | 4.7 | 39 |
| Kumon Maths & English | Durning Hall Community Centre, Earlham Grove, London | 5 | 2 |
| Chestnut Nursery School (Earlham Grove) | 177 Earlham Grove, London | 4.8 | 4 |
| Earlham Primary School | Earlham Grove, London | 4.7 | 14 |
| O.K Gymnastics Academy | Forest Gate Community School, Forest Lane, London | 4.5 | 10 |
| Shaftesbury Primary School | Shaftesbury Road, London | 4.4 | 36 |
| Azhar Academy | 235A Romford Road, London | 4.4 | 50 |
| Selwyn Primary School | Selwyn Road, London | 4.4 | 14 |
| Quwwat-ul-Islam Girls’ School | 16 Chaucer Road, London | 4.6 | 21 |
| St James C Of E Junior School | Tower Hamlets Road, London | 4.1 | 17 |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Sebert Road, London | 2.6 | 8 |
| Sandringham Primary School | Sandringham Road, London | 4.5 | 22 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Forest Gate?
Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Forest Gate branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Post Office | 21-23 Woodgrange Road, London | 2.5 | 96 |
| The Cargo Shop | United Kingdom | 1 | 1 |
| Royal Mail Postbox | 75a Green Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Green Street Post Office | 164 Green Street, London | 3.8 | 252 |
| Priority Post Box, Romford Road at Margery Park Road | 220A Romford Road, London | 0 | 0 |
| Romford Road Post Office | 444 Romford Road, London | 2.7 | 53 |
In the city of Forest Gate, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of Forest Gate? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Forest Gate to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Museums & Galleries
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Forest Gate we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
We weren’t able to find any museum in this area. Tell us in the comments if we were wrong. We’ll amend this page
Gyms in Forest Gate
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Forest Gate might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
Green spaces and parks of Forest Gate
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Forest Gate offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the region
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. Forest Gate has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of Forest Gate.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Tavern | 173 Forest Lane Forest Gate E7 9BB | Fitted out in typical Antic style with bare floorboards and bricks, mismatched furniture, a collection of clocks on one wall, etc. Portobello took over from Antic here in late 2020. |
| Fox & Hounds | 178 Forest Lane Forest Gate E7 9BB | Traditional 1930s pub with an original U-shape central bar, masses of original features, fireplaces. Unusual array of army buttons and cap badges. Darts. Ex-Mann Crossman, Watney, Grand Met, Inntrepreneur, Unique, it’s been owned by Enterprise Inns since 2004. Rear paved garden. |
| Holly Tree | 141 Dames Road Forest Gate E7 0DZ | Large community pub, serving a residential area between Forest Gate and Leytonstone High Road. Refurbished and extended in 2019 to add a conservatory. Pub food. Large rear garden, plus a raised terrace at the front and a minature railway in the beer garden. Weather permitting this runs 2-5pm Sat & Sun. No parking at the pub or on surrounding streets. |
| Wanstead Tap | Arch 352 Winchelsea Road Forest Gate E7 0AQ | Serves up to six keg beers and offers a wide variety of tinned beers for on and off sales. Also wine and spirits. Check social media before visiting in case there are any events on. |
The types of restaurants
Forest Gate is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ala Pizza | 28 Upton Lane, London | 4.3 | 759 |
| Himalaya Restaurant & Takeaway | 9-10 Carlton Terrace, London | 4.3 | 204 |
| Ronak | 317 Romford Road, London | 4.3 | 49 |
| PalmTree Banqueting | 329 Romford Road, London | 4.3 | 404 |
| Pakhtoonkhwa Restaurant | 76 Green Street, London | 4.3 | 826 |
| Chicago 30 | 369 Katherine Road, London | 4.3 | 389 |
| Masala Chai Nashta | 90A Upton Lane, London | 4.3 | 712 |
| The Shahrour Grill | 40 Upton Lane, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Indiano Pizza – Forest Gate | 126 Upton Lane, London | 4.3 | 202 |
| Elsha Delight London | 173 Upton Lane, London | 4.3 | 59 |
| AYAN`S RESTAURANT | 311 Romford Road, London | 4.3 | 640 |
| Subway | 9 Woodgrange Road, London | 4.3 | 176 |
| Allstars Gourmet | 89 Green Street, London | 4.3 | 479 |
| FATBOYZ | 89 Green Street, London | 4.3 | 672 |
| Grillin Xpress (Forest Gate) | 136 Green Street, London | 4.3 | 627 |
| Pizza Haven | 14 Sebert Road, London | 4.3 | 142 |
| Afters Original – Forest Gate | 166 Green Street, London | 4.3 | 566 |
| The Urban Chocolatier – Upton Park | 30, East Shopping Centre, Green Street, London | 4.3 | 1972 |
| Forest Tavern | 173 Forest Lane, London | 4.3 | 639 |
| London Ribeye Steakhouse | 58 Plashet Road, London | 4.3 | 509 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Forest Gate. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Forest Gate.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
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View allWhat kind of things are there to do in the city of Forest Gate?
It could be that Forest Gate has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Forest Gate. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Forest Gate.
Also, knowing what’s available in Forest Gate and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.
Sales & Lettings agents in Forest Gate
If our guide on Forest Gate caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.
Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Forest Gate.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026