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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Forestdale is £370,000 (around £448 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £447,500. There are 5 schools in Forestdale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £448
Sales (last 12 months): 155
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £448K

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £448 per square foot) in Forestdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,600 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forestdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£515,000£469
Semi-Detached34£475,000£518
Terraced59£400,000£442
Flats58£220,000£427

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forestdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forestdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£227,500£390,000£352,000
2017£453,000£230,000£401,000£355,000
2018£476,000£235,000£416,000£355,000
2019£487,500£225,000£400,000£345,000
2020£515,000£235,000£410,000£355,000
2021£486,000£242,000£425,000£355,000
2022£540,000£227,000£460,000£405,000
2023£460,000£225,000£480,000£376,000
2024£550,000£242,500£450,000£377,000
2025£515,000£216,000£492,500£392,750
2026£525,000£232,000£462,500£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forestdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forestdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£439£418£366
2017£423£438£426£377
2018£404£432£458£380
2019£446£402£427£387
2020£465£425£408£378
2021£445£438£465£410
2022£506£433£469£434
2023£528£430£492£437
2024£461£438£456£435
2025£461£402£514£447
2026£469£447£530£431
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forestdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.