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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 47 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
47
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
19.52(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.16(-54%)
Vehicle crime
5.65(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-2%)
Public order
4.28(-36%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £740,000.

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
Detached5£515,000
Flats33£239,000
Semi-Detached30£455,000
Terraced48£378,500

10 years median price trend in Forestdale

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

All postcodes in Forestdale

CR09LT

Ladygrove

CR28SL

Bruce Drive

CR09AE

Featherbed Lane

CR09AS

The Forestdale Centre

CR09JN

Friars Wood

CR09LY

Sorrel Bank

CR28AE

Heathfield Vale

CR28AN

Tedder Road

CR28HJ

Farnborough Avenue

CR28HP

Broadcoombe

CR00JS

Corbett Close

CR09BG

Bardolph Avenue

CR09LF

Middlefields

CR28SQ

Kittiwake Close

CR09BE

Falconwood Road

CR09LL

Pennycroft

CR28JG

Selsdon Park Road

CR09AJ

Palace Green

CR09JQ

Newlands Woods

CR28TA

Wagtail Gardens

CR28RZ

Sundale Avenue

CR09HR

Markfield

CR28HB

Moss Gardens

CR28PS

Nightingale Road

CR28SH

Southviews

CR28SP

Turnstone Close

CR09AR

Holmbury Grove

CR09JD

Woodpecker Mount

CR09NA

Brookscroft

CR09AF

Featherbed Lane

CR09LS

Ladygrove

CR28SS

Goldfinch Road

CR09JT

Viney Bank

CR28TE

Peacock Gardens

CR09AA

Featherbed Lane

CR09HU

Markfield

CR09JS

Viney Bank

CR28AL

Tedder Road

CR28HN

Heather Way

CR28HU

Warren Avenue

CR09LH

Middlefields

CR09HL

Markfield

CR09LQ

Bowens Wood

CR28JU

Selsdon Park Road

CR09JP

Friars Wood

CR28AH

Tedder Road

CR28HL

Copse View

CR28QU

Redwing Close

CR09LU

Sorrel Bank

CR09LJ

Middlefields

CR28NR

York Road

CR28SG

Swallowdale

CR28TD

Lapwing Close

CR09BB

Falconwood Road

CR09HN

Markfield

CR09HQ

Markfield

CR09LW

Sorrel Bank

CR28NN

Greville Avenue

CR28PT

Nightingale Road

CR28HZ

Warren Avenue

CR28QS

Martin Close

CR09AU

Silverwood Close

CR09AW

Pioneer Place

CR09LR

Ladygrove

CR28SB

Wren Close

CR28SJ

Swallowdale

CR09JJ

Hollywoods

CR28JE

Selsdon Park Road

CR28NJ

Abbey Road

CR05AY

Forge Mews

CR09HG

Osward

CR28RS

Sundale Avenue

CR05AS

Addington Village Road

CR09LB

Hartscroft

CR09LP

Inglewood

CR28HG

Farnborough Avenue

CR09JW

Bellfield

CR28QZ

Kingfisher Gardens

CR09LA

Hartscroft

CR09NB

Brookscroft

CR28SD

Lichfield Way

CR28JA

Ashen Vale

CR28SF

Ambleside Gardens

CR09AN

Holmbury Grove

CR09JY

Fairacres

CR09LD

Hartscroft

CR28HD

Farnborough Avenue

CR09AQ

Holmbury Grove

CR09JB

Woodpecker Mount

CR09AL

The Green

CR28HA

Farnborough Crescent

CR28HE

Farnborough Avenue

CR28JJ

Selsdon Park Road

CR28AQ

Tedder Road

CR09JX

Bellfield

CR09LG

Middlefields

CR09HT

Crofters Mead

CR28HT

Freelands Avenue

CR28AF

Heathfield Vale

CR28NH

Wyncote Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.