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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

CR28HW

Warren Avenue

CR28AG

Heathfield Vale

CR28AR

Tedder Road

CR28NX

Benhurst Close

CR28SR

Goldfinch Road

CR28TB

Osprey Gardens

CR09BA

Huntingfield

CR28NQ

York Road

CR05AR

Kent Gate Way

CR09HF

Osward

CR09HA

Osward

CR09HX

Courtwood Lane

CR09LE

Hartscroft

CR28AD

Edgecoombe

CR28AJ

Heathfield Vale

CR09JA

Woodpecker Mount

CR28RP

Sundale Avenue

CR09AD

Farleigh Dean Crescent

CR09JU

Viney Bank

CR28AB

Edgecoombe

CR28HF

Farnborough Avenue

CR28HH

Copse View

CR28NL

Greville Avenue

CR28PR

Sandpiper Road

CR28PY

Mallard Road

CR28SA

Thorold Close

CR28HY

Warren Avenue

CR09AT

Charlwood

CR09LX

Sorrel Bank

CR28AP

Tedder Road

CR28JD

Selsdon Park Road

CR28NW

Benhurst Gardens

CR09BD

Falconwood Road

CR09JL

Friars Wood

CR09JR

Newlands Woods

CR28PW

Bullfinch Road

CR09AG

Palace Green

CR09HD

Osward

CR09HE

Osward

CR28SE

Ambleside Gardens

CR09AP

Holmbury Grove

CR09HY

Cascades

CR09JH

Friars Wood

CR28AA

Edgecoombe

CR28PX

Mallard Road

CR09BF

Falconwood Road

CR09JF

Woodpecker Mount

CR28HX

Broadcoombe

CR09JE

Woodpecker Mount

CR28NG

Abbey Road

CR28SN

Herondale

CR28SW

Dove Close

CR28HR

Broadcoombe

CR09HB

Osward

CR09HW

Markfield

CR09JG

Hollywoods

CR09HZ

Cascades

CR28HS

Shepherds Way

CR28ST

Owl Close

CR09HH

Markfield

CR28QX

Albatross Gardens

CR09HP

Markfield

CR28QW

Albatross Gardens

CR09HS

Crofters Mead

CR09LZ

Sorrel Bank

CR28JF

Selsdon Park Road

CR28QY

Kingfisher Gardens

CR09HJ

Osward

CR05AQ

Addington Village Road

CR28JT

Selsdon Park Road

CR09LN

Inglewood

CR28PU

Bullfinch Road

CR28PZ

Linnet Close

CR28TF

Quail Gardens

Data Sources

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