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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 4 schools in South Woodford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£649,018
Price per sq ft£643
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£436K – £894K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £649,018 (about £643 per square foot) in South Woodford area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £3,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Woodford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,011,000£708
Detached6£819,220£674
Terraced43£732,000£681
Flats51£430,000£600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Woodford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,000,000£400,000£773,500£621,000
2017£1,020,000£395,000£800,000£670,000
2018£1,420,000£353,500£727,000£710,000
2019£724,250£341,500£840,000£665,000
2020£1,165,000£370,000£742,500£722,500
2021£1,132,500£380,000£900,000£720,000
2022£1,350,000£370,000£980,000£816,375
2023£1,172,500£380,000£980,000£740,000
2024£1,655,000£395,000£970,500£765,000
2025£870,000£407,500£922,500£741,000
2026£3,300,000£425,000£1,011,000£798,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£457£569£524£593
2017£418£555£518£535
2018£534£559£536£570
2019£553£534£548£538
2020£620£580£542£581
2021£724£600£617£613
2022£560£565£656£660
2023£826£551£651£625
2024£651£588£664£653
2025£635£593£708£683
2026£713£562£587£662
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Woodford in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.