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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
16.67(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.78(-67%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(-19%)
Burglary
3.67(-33%)
Other theft
3.41(-70%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £757,000 in Woodford Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 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
Flats29£343,745
Terraced15£650,000
Semi-Detached21£985,000
Detached23£1,212,500

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

IG80NH

Inmans Row

IG80BU

Clematis Gardens

IG80QJ

High Road

IG95JL

Brancepeth Gardens

IG80RY

Whitehall Road

IG80SG

Friars Gate Close

IG80DR

Anworth Close

IG80HD

Broadway Close

IG80QH

Woodland Close

IG80JF

Kings Avenue

IG80AP

Charteris Road

IG95JZ

Oakland Place

IG80AW

Glen Rise

IG80SA

Birkbeck Gardens

IG80LW

Princes Avenue

IG80LF

Tudor Close

IG80DF

Snakes Lane West

IG80QW

High Road

IG80EW

Twentyman Close

IG80EA

Tamar Square

IG80NZ

Knighton Drive

IG95JN

Almonds Avenue

IG80LH

Broad Oak

IG80JN

Kings Avenue

IG80TQ

Sunset Avenue

IG80BF

Harts Grove

IG80RF

Monkhams

IG80SP

Oak Lane

IG95HN

High Road

IG80HE

Broadway Gardens

IG80BQ

Broomhill Road

IG80XS

The Terrace

IG80UE

Savill Row

IG80BD

Grosvenor Gardens

IG80BN

Harts Grove

IG80AS

Charteris Road

IG80ER

Monkhams Avenue

IG80PU

High Road

IG95JP

Tilney Drive

IG80TY

Jacklin Green

IG80HA

Monkhams Avenue

IG80BE

Grosvenor Gardens

IG89HB

Glebe Avenue

IG80RN

Hawthorns

IG80PL

Churchwood Gardens

IG89JN

Higham Road

IG80TH

Sunset Avenue

IG89AQ

Horn Lane

IG80DL

Glengall Road

IG80FD

Wells Gate Close

IG89BH

Vernon Avenue

IG80XE

High Road

IG80JH

Beresford Drive

IG80NF

The Green

IG80UH

Savill Row

IG80JA

Kings Avenue

IG80EZ

Hutton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.