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South Woodford

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About

South Woodford ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Redbridge, bordering Epping Forest. It is primarily a residential area characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger inter-war semis and modern apartment blocks. The ward is well-connected by the Central line, with South Woodford station serving as a key transport hub, facilitating commutes into central London.

The area centres around George Lane, a main high street offering a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Nearby, the historic Sir James Hawkey Hall functions as a community venue. A notable local feature is the former Charlie Brown's Roundabout, officially the Waterworks Corner Roundabout, known for its seasonal festive decorations. Open spaces include the local Churchfields recreation ground and the proximity to the expansive woodland of Epping Forest.

Area overview

On average South Woodford has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Woodford is £83,791 per year. There are 5 schools in South Woodford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. South Woodford is home to around 12,833 people, with a population density of about 6,289.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

South Woodford Population
12,833
Population density
6,289.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.78(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.78(-30%)
Shoplifting
17.69(+77%)
Vehicle crime
14.03(+50%)
Other theft
7.87(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,657
44.09%
Other White
1,690
13.17%
Indian
1,302
10.15%
Pakistani
979
7.63%
Bangladeshi
446
3.48%
Total population: 12,832

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,609
53.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,362
13.08%
No qualifications
1,266
12.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
9.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 10,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,643
32.08%
Owns outright
1,556
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,443
28.17%
Social rents from council
186
3.63%
Other social rented
143
2.79%
Total households: 5,122

Property prices in South Woodford

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £590,000 in South Woodford area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Woodford 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 South Woodford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached21£840,000
Terraced45£725,000
Detached6£819,220
Flats57£410,000

10 years median price trend in South Woodford

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

Data Sources

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