A multicultural, affordable East London neighbourhood, Manor Park has historically attracted large populations of Asian residents. The area is diverse, however, with growing Eastern European communities, and more people moving to the area to benefit from attainable Victorian terraces, green space, and transport links that are good now but will be great with the arrival of Crossrail.
Manor Park is a decidedly family area. It is very multicultural, but is known for its Asian community in particular. This area does not have a cafe culture.
Manor Park is a safe area. The 2014/2015 crime rate and violence against the person rate were both lower than the rates for London overall. The area is currently rated as having average crime by the Met police, as is the wider surrounding area. The nearest high crime hotspot is a bit of a distance away, surrounding Westfield Stratford.
Parking is not really an issue in this area. The rate of car ownership in this area is only slightly lower than the London rate. Road links, with the Romford Road to the North Circular, are fairly good.
Some good pubs and restaurants, especially Indian restaurants, but not much else - try places like Ilford for a little more along the lines of bars and clubs.
Manor Park is a decidedly family-friendly area. There is a very high population of children here, with nearly a quarter of residents being aged 0-15. Housing stock consists mainly of Victorian terraces, as well as some new apartment developments, making it possible to find a family home in this area. Manor Park has phenomenal green space access, with the Wanstead Flats just to its North. There are acres of bridleways, footpaths, and waterways to enjoy here, as well as several smaller parks around. Schools, especially primary schools, are generally good.
This area has phenomenal green space access, with the Wanstead Flats just to its North. There are acres of bridleways, footpaths, and waterways to enjoy here, as well as several smaller parks around. Houses are mainly standard Victorian terraces. Manor Park would be a good place to own a dog.
Manor Park is on the boundary of Zones 3 and 4, and its railway station is served by TfL Rail, as is Forest Gate. Woodgrange Park is on the Overground, as is Wanstead Park. Upton Park is fairly close by, and is on the Hammersmith & City and District Lines. Crossrail will also dramatically improve this area's transport links, with trains from its own Crossrail station to Bond Street taking just 22 minutes. The area is well-served by buses. Road links, with the Romford Road to the North Circular, are fairly good.