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About

Woodford Green is a residential suburb in northeast London, characterised by its extensive green spaces and historic village feel. The area centres around its large, triangular common, a designated conservation area lined with mature trees and period houses. This open heathland has been a public space for centuries, providing a central recreational ground for the community. The local architecture is predominantly composed of interwar semidetached homes and some older Georgian and Victorian properties, reflecting its development from a rural settlement.

The area is wellconnected by the Central line at Woodford station, offering direct access to the City. Its high street features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and essential services, maintaining a local atmosphere. Nearby, the Roding Valley provides walking routes along the river. The suburb is also known for its strong sporting tradition, being home to a prominent athletics club with a storied history in the community.

Area overview

On average Woodford Green has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 15% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodford Green is £78,810 per year. On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Woodford Green is home to around 6,768 people, with a population density of about 5,489.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Woodford Green Population
6,768
Population density
5,489.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.92(-52%)
Vehicle crime
8.72(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-71%)
Robbery
4.14(+16%)
Burglary
3.69(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,190
47.13%
Other White
907
13.4%
Indian
421
6.22%
Pakistani
267
3.95%
African
261
3.86%
Total population: 6,768

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,375
43.51%
No qualifications
849
15.55%
Level 3 (A level)
811
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
593
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
464
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
952
36.79%
Owns outright
777
30.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
16.07%
Social rents from council
270
10.43%
Other social rented
110
4.25%
Total households: 2,588

Property prices in Woodford Green

Median price£620,000
Price per sq ft£579
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£510K – £700K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £620,000 (about £579 per square foot) in Woodford Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £992,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodford Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£950,000£513
Semi-Detached21£700,000£585
Terraced41£615,000£608
Flats8£282,500£498

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodford Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodford Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,000£532,500£503,000
2017£340,000£550,000£520,250
2018£320,000£570,000£530,000
2019£307,500£584,250£513,349
2020£329,000£605,000£545,000
2021£355,500£615,000£545,000
2022£342,500£651,500£584,495
2023£332,500£600,000£577,500
2024£374,000£648,000£593,875
2025£287,500£672,500£615,000
2026£324,000£732,500£600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodford Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodford Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£441£491£515
2017£458£502£512
2018£520£508£545
2019£491£484£491
2020£466£549£507
2021£529£578£551
2022£504£581£607
2023£540£581£597
2024£522£593£592
2025£502£595£614
2026£627£579£579
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodford Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

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

Frequently asked questions about Woodford Green

Is Woodford Green safe?

Woodford Green records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Woodford Green?

The median sale price in Woodford Green is £620,000 (about £579 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Woodford Green?

Woodford Green scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woodford Green sits around rank 20,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woodford Green?

The average household income in Woodford Green is around £78,810 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Woodford Green

IG87RL

Grangeway

IG96ER

Bush Road

IG87DA

St Barnabas Road

IG87NJ

Durham Avenue

IG87JY

Roxwell Way

IG87QT

Leyland Gardens

IG87BT

St Barnabas Road

IG87EZ

Danbury Way

IG96EX

Cherry Tree Rise

IG87QL

Hillside Avenue

IG87HY

Snakes Lane East

IG87EX

Greenstead Gardens

IG87QP

Hillside Close

IG87NA

Prospect Road

IG87LA

Finchingfield Avenue

IG87BX

Milkwell Gardens

IG87ES

Greenstead Avenue

IG87DB

St Barnabas Road

IG87JF

Baddow Close

IG87ND

Prospect Road

IG87EU

Snakes Lane

IG87HT

Snakes Lane East

IG87RF

Meadway

IG87JX

Finchingfield Avenue

IG87QH

Madeira Grove

IG87EW

St Anthonys Avenue

IG87JZ

Finchingfield Avenue

IG87EQ

Broadmead Road

IG96EY

Station Approach

IG87EN

St Anthonys Avenue

IG87RP

Crossway

IG87BY

St Barnabas Road

IG87NL

Durham Avenue

IG87JB

Snakes Lane East

IG87NX

Ray Lodge Road

IG87HH

Theydon Grove

IG87PA

Ray Lodge Road

IG87RN

Hillside Avenue

IG87LP

Buxton Close

IG87JW

Finchingfield Avenue

IG87NS

West Grove

IG87QZ

Manorway

IG87HA

Maldon Walk

IG87EY

Greenstead Close

IG87DX

Pintail Road

IG87RE

Parkway

IG87HZ

Snakes Lane East

IG87HU

Rex Parade

IG87FA

Strata Terrace

IG87HE

Greenstead Avenue

IG87JP

Debden Close

IG87ET

Greenstead Avenue

IG96ES

Bush Road

IG87NQ

Prospect Road

IG87NG

Prospect Road

IG87NR

West Grove

IG96ED

Bradfords Close

IG87LX

Bowland Road

IG87LY

Ribble Close

IG96EU

Station Parade

IG87GL

Ray Lodge Road

IG87HG

Rayleigh Road

IG87HX

Snakes Lane East

IG87NT

Globe Road

IG87JU

Fyfield Road

IG87NZ

Ray Lodge Road

IG87NN

Oxford Road

IG87JD

Snakes Lane East

IG87EP

St Anthonys Avenue

IG87GN

Elliot Close

IG87RD

Greenway

IG87NB

Prospect Road

IG87GE

Baddow Close

IG87NF

Prospect Road

IG87QX

Glebe Way

IG87GJ

Baddow Close

IG87JT

Springfield Gardens

IG87GF

Kilby Terrace

IG87QG

Jubilee Parade

IG87LZ

Hope Close

IG87JE

Baddow Close

IG87HF

Rayleigh Road

IG87JS

Finchingfield Avenue

IG87NU

Avenue Road

IG96ET

Cherry Tree Rise

IG87BZ

Jubilee Market

IG87DD

Spring Gardens

IG87QN

Frankland Close

IG96EZ

Cherry Tree Rise

IG87RQ

Heronway

IG87RH

Ridgeway

IG96JD

Buckhurst Way

IG87QF

Jubilee Parade

IG87QR

Hillside Avenue

IG87QU

Hillside Avenue

IG96JB

Buckhurst Way

IG87FB

Peldon Close

IG87RJ

Crossway

IG87QJ

Ewanrigg Terrace

IG87HQ

Theydon Grove