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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.

Data Sources

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