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About

Forestdale is a residential area located in the southern part of the London Borough of Croydon. It is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes built from the 1960s onwards. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces, giving it a suburban feel. The area is bordered by Addington to the north and New Addington to the east.

A notable feature is the presence of the ancient Selsdon Wood nature reserve on its western edge, offering woodland walks and local wildlife. The area is served by local shops and schools, with larger retail centres accessible in nearby towns. Public transport primarily relies on bus routes connecting to Croydon town centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Forestdale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forestdale is £72,194 per year. There are 6 schools in Forestdale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Forestdale is home to around 11,681 people, with a population density of about 2,539.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Forestdale Population
11,681
Population density
2,539.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-60%)
Vehicle crime
5.05(-46%)
Public order
4.02(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,171
61.4%
African
914
7.83%
Other White
642
5.5%
Caribbean
487
4.17%
Indian
445
3.81%
Total population: 11,680

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,056
32.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,651
17.61%
No qualifications
1,479
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,424
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,062
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 9,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,767
36.53%
Owns outright
1,614
33.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
714
14.76%
Social rents from council
425
8.79%
Other social rented
205
4.24%
Total households: 4,837

Property prices in Forestdale

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forestdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forestdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats49£217,000
Semi-Detached36£482,500
Detached6£498,000
Terraced56£391,250

10 years median price trend in Forestdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forestdale.

All postcodes in Forestdale

CR09AD

Farleigh Dean Crescent

CR09AU

Silverwood Close

CR09HJ

Osward

CR28AQ

Tedder Road

CR09JB

Woodpecker Mount

CR09JP

Friars Wood

CR28SE

Ambleside Gardens

CR09HZ

Cascades

CR28PW

Bullfinch Road

CR28HA

Farnborough Crescent

CR28AJ

Heathfield Vale

CR09LU

Sorrel Bank

CR28HJ

Farnborough Avenue

CR28NR

York Road

CR09JX

Bellfield

CR28QW

Albatross Gardens

CR09BA

Huntingfield

CR09AL

The Green

CR09AW

Pioneer Place

CR28AA

Edgecoombe

CR09LE

Hartscroft

CR28PT

Nightingale Road

CR28HP

Broadcoombe

CR28NN

Greville Avenue

CR28AH

Tedder Road

CR09HX

Courtwood Lane

CR09AN

Holmbury Grove

CR28RP

Sundale Avenue

CR28SW

Dove Close

CR09JE

Woodpecker Mount

CR28QY

Kingfisher Gardens

CR28QU

Redwing Close

CR09HH

Markfield

CR09JS

Viney Bank

CR28AL

Tedder Road

CR28JJ

Selsdon Park Road

CR28HY

Warren Avenue

CR28SP

Turnstone Close

CR00JS

Corbett Close

CR09AJ

Palace Green

CR28TE

Peacock Gardens

CR09NA

Brookscroft

CR09LD

Hartscroft

CR09HN

Markfield

CR28HS

Shepherds Way

CR28SQ

Kittiwake Close

CR09LA

Hartscroft

CR28HD

Farnborough Avenue

CR09HB

Osward

CR09BD

Falconwood Road

CR28HU

Warren Avenue

CR09LJ

Middlefields

CR28TB

Osprey Gardens

CR28AD

Edgecoombe

CR09JA

Woodpecker Mount

CR09NB

Brookscroft

CR09LX

Sorrel Bank

CR09AT

Charlwood

CR09HT

Crofters Mead

CR09BE

Falconwood Road

CR05AY

Forge Mews

CR09LW

Sorrel Bank

CR28AG

Heathfield Vale

CR28ST

Owl Close

CR28JD

Selsdon Park Road

CR28NJ

Abbey Road

CR09LF

Middlefields

CR09JL

Friars Wood

CR05AR

Kent Gate Way

CR28AN

Tedder Road

CR28PU

Bullfinch Road

CR28SA

Thorold Close

CR28PZ

Linnet Close

CR09JT

Viney Bank

CR09AF

Featherbed Lane

CR09JN

Friars Wood

CR28SL

Bruce Drive

CR09HA

Osward

CR28PX

Mallard Road

CR05AQ

Addington Village Road

CR09AG

Palace Green

CR28NH

Wyncote Way

CR28HB

Moss Gardens

CR09JU

Viney Bank

CR28JG

Selsdon Park Road

CR09HF

Osward

CR09LZ

Sorrel Bank

CR28HG

Farnborough Avenue

CR09LL

Pennycroft

CR28JF

Selsdon Park Road

CR09AR

Holmbury Grove

CR09HS

Crofters Mead

CR28QX

Albatross Gardens

CR09HE

Osward

CR28NG

Abbey Road

CR09JD

Woodpecker Mount

CR28TD

Lapwing Close

CR09HW

Markfield

CR28AE

Heathfield Vale

CR28JA

Ashen Vale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.