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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

CR28TF

Quail Gardens

CR09AP

Holmbury Grove

CR09JG

Hollywoods

CR28HR

Broadcoombe

CR09HP

Markfield

CR09HR

Markfield

CR28PY

Mallard Road

CR28SR

Goldfinch Road

CR28HL

Copse View

CR28NQ

York Road

CR28SG

Swallowdale

CR28RS

Sundale Avenue

CR28QS

Martin Close

CR09AA

Featherbed Lane

CR09AS

The Forestdale Centre

CR09LQ

Bowens Wood

CR09HD

Osward

CR28SF

Ambleside Gardens

CR28SJ

Swallowdale

CR09HQ

Markfield

CR28NX

Benhurst Close

CR09JH

Friars Wood

CR28PS

Nightingale Road

CR09LT

Ladygrove

CR28HW

Warren Avenue

CR28SN

Herondale

CR09LG

Middlefields

CR09HU

Markfield

CR28SD

Lichfield Way

CR28HX

Broadcoombe

CR09HY

Cascades

CR09JF

Woodpecker Mount

CR09BG

Bardolph Avenue

CR09LR

Ladygrove

CR28NL

Greville Avenue

CR28AR

Tedder Road

CR28HE

Farnborough Avenue

CR28JE

Selsdon Park Road

CR28HH

Copse View

CR09LP

Inglewood

CR05AS

Addington Village Road

CR09HG

Osward

CR09AE

Featherbed Lane

CR09HL

Markfield

CR09LY

Sorrel Bank

CR28SS

Goldfinch Road

CR09JQ

Newlands Woods

CR28AF

Heathfield Vale

CR28HF

Farnborough Avenue

CR09BB

Falconwood Road

CR28JT

Selsdon Park Road

CR28SB

Wren Close

CR09AQ

Holmbury Grove

CR28RZ

Sundale Avenue

CR09JR

Newlands Woods

CR09BF

Falconwood Road

CR28AB

Edgecoombe

CR28SH

Southviews

CR28PR

Sandpiper Road

CR28HT

Freelands Avenue

CR09LN

Inglewood

CR28HZ

Warren Avenue

CR09LS

Ladygrove

CR09LH

Middlefields

CR09JJ

Hollywoods

CR28QZ

Kingfisher Gardens

CR09JW

Bellfield

CR28HN

Heather Way

CR28NW

Benhurst Gardens

CR28JU

Selsdon Park Road

CR09LB

Hartscroft

CR28AP

Tedder Road

CR09JY

Fairacres

CR28TA

Wagtail Gardens

Data Sources

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