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About

Woodford Wells sits in the northern part of the borough, bordering Epping Forest. The area is characterised by quiet, tree-lined residential streets with substantial detached and semi-detached houses. Its proximity to the ancient woodland provides a distinct, green backdrop and direct access to open space for walking and recreation.

The local centre is focused along Snakes Lane, which features independent shops and amenities. The area is known for its longstanding cricket club, one of the oldest in Essex, with its grounds forming a central recreational hub. Transport links are provided by the Central line at Woodford station, just to the south.

Area overview

On average Woodford Wells has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodford Wells is £92,612 per year. There are 8 schools in Woodford Wells: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Woodford Wells is home to around 11,159 people, with a population density of about 3,629.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Woodford Wells Population
11,159
Population density
3,629.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.98(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.77(-63%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(-7%)
Burglary
4.48(-19%)
Other theft
3.67(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,069
54.38%
Other White
1,130
10.12%
Indian
1,031
9.24%
Pakistani
406
3.64%
Other
338
3.03%
Total population: 11,161

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,453
48.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,193
13.05%
No qualifications
1,176
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,119
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
644
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 9,140

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,834
41.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,452
32.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
796
17.94%
Other social rented
157
3.54%
Social rents from council
92
2.07%
Total households: 4,438

Property prices in Woodford Wells

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Woodford Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £2,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodford Wells 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 Woodford Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£1,190,000
Flats44£380,000
Semi-Detached23£980,000
Terraced14£655,000

10 years median price trend in Woodford Wells

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

All postcodes in Woodford Wells

IG89AA

Horn Lane

IG95HE

Redwoods Close

IG80BN

Harts Grove

IG80HS

Colwall Gardens

IG80LQ

Monkhams Drive

IG80NR

Monkhams Lane

IG80DY

Snakes Lane

IG80ES

Nursery Close

IG80LR

Orchard Lane

IG80QW

High Road

IG80SJ

Parkmore Close

IG80BW

Elrington Road

IG80PN

High Road

IG80RS

Newlands Road

IG80UA

Mornington Road

IG80XS

The Terrace

IG80RL

Belgrave Terrace

IG80SX

Hatchwood Close

IG80AU

Vernon Avenue

IG80AN

Glen Crescent

IG80PS

High Road

IG80SE

Bentley Way

IG89HD

Broomhill Road

IG80JD

Kings Avenue

IG80PX

Burlington Place

IG80DJ

Snakes Lane

IG80RH

Whitehall Road

IG80SL

Parkmore Close

IG80XR

Broomhill Road

IG80LE

Monkhams Drive

IG80LT

Worcester Crescent

IG80RJ

Forest Road

IG80TX

Mornington Road

IG80BU

Clematis Gardens

IG80TS

Mornington Road

IG80RE

High Road

IG80XG

High Road

IG87QE

Station Approach

IG89JP

Fairlight Avenue

IG80DQ

Snakes Lane

IG80BG

Broomhill Road

IG80HQ

The Broadway

IG80SR

High Road

IG80EF

Ashdon Close

IG80EG

Ford End

IG80ET

Monkhams Avenue

IG80HG

Broadway Gardens

IG80JL

Kings Avenue

IG80PA

Denehurst Gardens

IG80QA

The Glade

IG80QB

Forest Way

IG80XQ

High Road

IG95JD

Whitehall Lane

IG80LX

Worcester Crescent

IG80SG

Friars Gate Close

IG80DS

Glengall Road

IG80LW

Princes Avenue

IG80NP

Monkhams Lane

IG80RA

High Road

IG80RQ

Chiltern Way

IG80TR

Woodside Road

IG89AH

Horn Lane

IG89JL

Fairfield Road

IG80BS

Snakes Lane West

IG80JW

Malvern Drive

IG95JR

Tilney Drive

IG80AX

Broadmead Road

IG80BB

Broadmead Road

IG80DB

Snakes Lane

IG80SN

Sunset Avenue

IG89QJ

Monkhams

IG80JP

Malvern Drive

IG80NL

Monkhams Lane

IG80QQ

Woodland Way

IG80RY

Whitehall Road

IG95HQ

Knighton Lane

IG80JG

Kings Avenue

IG89AQ

Horn Lane

IG89JN

Higham Road

IG89JH

Fairfield Road

IG80BJ

Butterworth Gardens

IG89AF

Horn Lane

IG80DP

Glengall Road

IG80ST

Sunset Avenue

IG80TZ

Montrose Close

IG95JG

Whitehall Lane

IG80ED

Monkhams

IG80LS

Worcester Crescent

IG80NZ

Knighton Drive

IG80PW

The Boltons

IG80DX

Snakes Lane West

IG80NF

The Green

IG80TG

Sydney Road

IG95JW

Bancroft Avenue

IG80AR

Grosvenor Gardens

IG80EW

Twentyman Close

IG80RW

The Pines

IG89HB

Glebe Avenue

IG80AD

Broadmead Road

IG80FD

Wells Gate Close

Data Sources

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