458 Forest Road, London, E17 4PZ

Own 100% of your home in Walthamstow for 20% below local market value. Discounted prices from £297,000 .

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Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows let plenty of natural light into the open-plan living, kitchen and dining space, maximising the feeling of space.

There are several sustainable features to each home, such as the Tarkett wide plank flooring that is 100% recyclable, the Beko appliances which are partly constructed from ghost fishing nets and the kitchen timber that comes from responsibly managed forestry. We make these choices because we know the planet matters just as much to our first-time buyers as it does to our team. Solar panels, an air source heat pump and plenty of insulation keep your running costs low, a genuine help when you're getting started on the ladder.


This home offers access to a ground floor communal courtyard area and two communal roof terraces. These spaces have been designed with seating areas to relax and socialise, raised planters and communal growing beds for residents to grow their own produce. Building strong communities is always at the centre of Pocket designs. These additional spaces to hang out with your neighbours and friends, make Forest Road E17 a pretty special place to buy your first home.

Named London's top place to live by the Sunday Times in 2025 - and back on the list in 2026 - Walthamstow has earned its reputation as one of the hottest new boroughs to live in. With Europe's longest outdoor street market, the William Morris Gallery, Soho Theatre Walthamstow, independent restaurants and breweries, and 13 miles of walking trails through the Wetlands all on your doorstep, there's never a shortage of ways to fill your weekend. Walthamstow Central is also just nine minutes away for quick links across London.*

Council Tax: The Council Tax for these homes is Band C, which is £2,025 per annum, or £169 per month.

EPC rating: B

Pocket homes at Forest Road are sold at a 20% discount to people who meet the following eligibility criteria: buyers must live or work in the UK, have an annual income of no more than £90,000 and must not own a residential property.

Pocket homes are not for buy-to-let investors. They're designed for people who need a home to live in. That's why we don't allow subletting, except in extenuating circumstances. We also manage an annual verification process to make sure Pocket homes are still occupied by the people they were intended for.

When you buy a Pocket home, it's a long-term step onto the housing ladder. Even when resold, they'll always be offered first to local buyers who don't own a residential property, and earn below the Mayor of London's affordable housing cap. We help manage resales to ensure the home goes to another eligible buyer, keeping it within reach for those who need it most.

The reservation fee to secure a home is £500 which is fully refundable if the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of finalisation. The home is ready to move into now and the period from reservation to completion usually takes two to three months. Buyers should budget approximately £4,000 - £5,000 for the costs associated with buying a home. This home is being sold by Pocket Living Forest Road Limited, Tower House, 10 Southampton St, WC2E 7HA.

The method of construction is a traditional reinforced concrete frame structure with a blockwork and facing brick facade. The warranty provider is Premier Guarantee and this provides a two-year defect liability period on the individual home, and 10 years on the structure of the building (until February 2035). Forest Road is a car-free development (apart from with respect to two shared spaces for Blue Badge holders available on a first come first serve basis), and homeowners will not be granted a residents' permit. There are solar panels located on the roof which contribute to the communal electricity supply. A Heat Interface Unit (HIU) connected to centralised boilers and air source heat pumps delivers heating and hot water; each resident will be billed according to their own controlled usage and cannot change gas suppliers. For electricity, residents can change to a different supplier of their choosing, subject to availability. Wiring for Sky+/Sky Q, BT telephone and BT Openreach Fibre is available, and residents will receive Hyperoptic Wi-Fi installed with a 3-month free service. Buyers can change to a different supplier of their own choosing, subject to availability. Mobile coverage varies by provider, for an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area, refer to the Ofcom's mobile and broadband checker. These homes will come with a 999-year lease (less 3 days, from 2024) and a Residents Management Company (RMC) will be formed once all homes are sold. It is the intention that the freehold will be transferred to the RMC upon the sale of the last home. The building is managed by a managing agent, and the service charge covers the cost of running the building.

Images are of a typical Pocket home.

*Travel time taken from Google Maps and may vary depending on route and time of day.