Within 2 km, around Wanstead Flats in Redbridge. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
398new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
16homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+6.6%like-for-like prices in Wanstead Flats, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.9%)
+16%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New homes
239 new homes completedflats · Nov 2025 – Jan 2026
Jan 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
18 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
35 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Sep 2025
Sept 2025 1.9 km away
School closed
School closed: The Ursuline Prep School IlfordOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2025 1.7 km away
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · May 2025
May 2025 1.8 km away
New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025 1.5 km away
New school
New school: Apex Secondary School for BoysOther independent school, other independent school
Feb 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
26 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Nov 2024
Nov 2024 2.0 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024
Planning applications within 500 m
69applications in the last 12 months
54approved · 3 refused
12still being decided
0net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
57, Northumberland Avenue, E12 5EZDemolition of existing garage, to be replaced with an annexe for ancillary use to the main house.Redbridge 2583/26 · Householder
Oct 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
82, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFDemolish single storey rear extensions. Single storey rear extension. (Summary).Redbridge 2512/26 · All Other
Oct 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
City Of London Cemetery, Aldersbrook Road, E12 5DQCoL Cemetery and Crematorium - Office and Staff Complex - NMANewham 26/02099/NONMAT · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
82A, Aldersbrook Road, E12 5DHInstallation of 3 rooflights to the front roof. Installation of an open timber canopy above the front entrance. Replacement of front door with a traditional timber door incorporating stained glass and installation of an electric vehicle charging point at the rear boundary (summary)Redbridge 2497/26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
77, DOVER ROAD, E12 5DZSingle storey rear extension. Detached rear outbuilding. Rear dormer extension. Hip to gable roof alterations. One front roof light. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).Redbridge 2136/26 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Approved
82, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFLoft conversion with two front, rear and side rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary)Redbridge 1954/26 · All Other
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
4storm overflows within 2 km
5hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
8spill events counted
Thames Water
Cso At Redbridge Lane Westinto To River Roding4 spills, 2 hours in 2025
1.4 km away
Thames Water
Nutter Lane / Preston Drive Csointo Roding3 spills, 2 hours in 2025
School closed: Park School for GirlsOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2023 1.7 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 9 homesLand At 89 To 93 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EP (full planning permission)
Nov 2021 1.9 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 7 homesLand Between 2 And 2A Clinton Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HD (full planning permission)
Mar 2021 1.8 km away
School closed
School closed: St Joseph's Convent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2020 2.0 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 26 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Approved
1, Empress Avenue, E12 5ETT1 (Conifer) - fell. (Summary).Redbridge 1841/26 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Approved
86, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFDischarge of conditions of approved permission 0933/26: Protection of trees (Condition 5) (summary)Redbridge 0933/26/01 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
166, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFDischarge of condition of approved permission 2180/25: Soft landscaping - existing and proposed (Condition 5). (Summary)Redbridge 2180/25/02 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Approved
81, Clavering Road, E12 5EYDemolish rear conservatory. Conversion of garage into a habitable room. Replace garage roof with new rooflights. Replace all timber sash windows. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Two front rooflights. Alterations to fenestrations. (Summary).Redbridge 1543/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Approved
25, Merlin Road, E12 5DJT1 (Leylandii - dead), T2 & T3 (Leylandii) - take down to ground level. (Summary)Redbridge 1600/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
74, Clavering Road, E12 5EXInstallation of rear dormer. Remove existing rooflights, replace with three new rooflights. Remove rear chimney. (summary)Redbridge 1555/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 250 m away
Approved
80A, Dover Road, E12 5EAT1 and T2 (Cypress) - fell, remove stumps and replace. (Summary).Redbridge 1541/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
40, Clavering Road, E12 5EXT1 (Leylandii) - Fell. (summary)Redbridge 1508/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 200 m away
Approved
6, Empress Avenue, E12 5ESTree removal for a dead treeRedbridge 1446/26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
87, Harpenden Road, E12 5HL87 harpenden roadRedbridge 1393/26 · All Other
May 2026 500 m away
Approved
9, Merlin Road, E12 5DJ9 MERLIN ROADRedbridge 1333/26 · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
135, WANSTEAD PARK AVENUE, E12 5EESingle storey rear extension with pitched roof. Loft conversion with a rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Three front roof lights. Installation of car charging point. Alterations to fenestrations (summary)Redbridge 1330/26 · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
19, Herongate Road, E12 5EJ- Replace the existing front garden boundary wall which borders the garden and the street, with a new wall to match the height of our neighbours wall. New wall will be with similar sandstone brickwork to match closely with the adjoining wall, with a single row of red brick inside - Remove privet hedge and replace with new hedge of Photinia bushes. The bushes will be junior bushes and will grow oveRedbridge 0784/26 · Householder
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
94, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFTree 94 WPARedbridge 1039/26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Approved
106, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EF106 Wanstead Park AvenueRedbridge 1052/26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
82, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EF82 Wanstead Park Avenue - LDC (Proposed Use)Redbridge 1013/26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
66, Dover Road, E12 5EAThe proposed works comprise alterations and additions to an existing Edwardian dwelling located within a conservation area. At the rear of the property, works include raising the parapet on the party wall and raising the existing glazed roof. The existing polycarbonate roof covering will be removed and replaced with a double-glazed glass roof. The existing rear door and window will also be replacRedbridge 0817/26 · Householder
Apr 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
86, Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EFThe development comprises of the new construction of a single outbuilding located at the rear of the garden. The outbuilding will accommodate 11.1m2 of additional family space and serve as an incidental to the main house.Redbridge 0933/26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Approved
71, St James Court, Aldersbrook RoadT6 (Robinia) - Reduce crown height by up to 4 Metres, reduce spread by 1.5 Metres and shape. (summary) Works to trees protected by TPO sought under application ref 0516/26Redbridge 0517/26 · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 330 kW
Aug 2023 4.2 km away
Rooftop solar
Churchfields Junior School, Churchfields - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 26.2 km away
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.