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About

Woodside ward is located in the north of the Croydon borough, bordering the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside several post-war estates. Its main thoroughfare is the busy Norwood Road, which hosts a range of local shops, cafes, and essential services. The ward includes the significant green space of South Norwood Country Park, a large former sewage farm that provides meadows and wetlands.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with multiple bus routes and the tramlink service running along Addiscombe Road. The ward contains several primary schools and community facilities, including the Woodside Church Hall. A notable local landmark is the large, modern Nestlé factory on Factory Lane, a major employer in the area. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and social housing defining the neighbourhood's character.

Area overview

On average Woodside has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woodside is £68,930 per year. There are 5 schools in Woodside: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Woodside is home to around 16,871 people, with a population density of about 7,845.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Woodside Population
16,871
Population density
7,845.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.97(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.31(-6%)
Vehicle crime
9.54(+2%)
Other theft
6.99(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,303
31.44%
Caribbean
2,573
15.25%
African
2,436
14.44%
Other White
1,581
9.37%
Other Black
754
4.47%
Total population: 16,869

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,454
40.54%
Level 3 (A level)
2,109
15.67%
No qualifications
2,007
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,698
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,264
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 13,455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,228
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,716
25.08%
Owns outright
1,229
17.96%
Other social rented
1,015
14.83%
Social rents from council
409
5.98%
Total households: 6,843

Property prices in Woodside

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woodside 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 Woodside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced79£470,000
Flats45£295,000
Detached2£559,000
Semi-Detached15£490,000

10 years median price trend in Woodside

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

All postcodes in Woodside

CR06YG

Gunnell Close

SE255LG

Enmore Avenue

SE255DT

Woodside

SE255BQ

Birchanger Road

SE254XB

Portland Road

SE255HA

Anthony Road

CR06DX

Sutton Gardens

SE255QU

Denmark Road

SE254NW

Harrington Road

SE254JG

Eldon Park

SE255JR

Farley Place

SE255HE

Malcolm Road

SE255BW

The Close

SE254XQ

Oakley Road

SE255NW

Greenmead Close

SE255HZ

Anthony Road

SE255LS

Carmichael Road

SE254NP

Harrington Road

CR06DT

Davidson Road

CR06HP

Westbourne Road

SE255DD

Howard Road

SE254RD

Grasmere Road

SE254NE

Harrington Road

CR06DG

Davidson Road

SE255FQ

Woodside Green

SE254HS

Malden Avenue

SE255ED

Clifford Road

SE255FL

Dickensons Place

SE254NG

Love Lane

SE255EU

Woodside Green

SE255FN

Phyllis Pearse Mews

CR06HX

Rees Gardens

SE255HP

Anthony Road

SE254SY

St Lukes Close

CR06JX

Goodhew Road

SE255JX

Balfour Road

CR06YB

Christie Drive

SE255NA

Percy Road

SE255LT

Carmichael Road

SE254QW

Portland Road

SE254LU

Harrington Road

SE255QP

Crowther Road

SE254JY

Aylett Road

SE254QP

Ferndale Road

SE254LG

Ingatestone Road

SE254NF

Harrington Road

SE255HJ

Dickensons Lane

SE255RF

Holland Road

SE255HX

Woodside Green

SE255FP

Clifford Road

SE254RG

Southcote Road

SE254RE

Cumberland Road

SE255NY

Cobden Road

SE255JT

Gresham Road

SE254NJ

Brooklyn Grove

SE254UZ

Watcombe Road

SE255LD

Stanger Road

SE255QT

Holland Road

SE254SL

Portland Road

SE254QL

Albert Road

SE255HY

Woodside Green

SE254RP

Grasmere Road

SE254QJ

Dundee Road

SE254PR

Central Place

SE254XU

Seymour Place

CR06JT

Adams Way

SE255NQ

Enmore Road

SE254XD

Sandown Road

SE254QB

Portland Road

SE254QQ

Portland Road

SE255HD

Sonning Road

SE254SX

St Lukes Close

CR06YJ

Rendle Close

SE255BB

Birchanger Road

SE255LE

Alfred Road

SE255EW

Woodside Green

SE254RF

Grasmere Road

SE254JN

Archer Road

SE254RY

Macclesfield Road

CR06YD

Pickering Gardens

SE255EN

Woodside Green

SE255JU

Stanger Road

SE254HT

Waverley Road

SE254BG

Cresswell Road

SE255HL

Dickensons Place

CR06YA

Akabusi Close

SE255JJ

Clifford Road

SE254RA

Portland Road

CR06BW

Towpath Way

SE254HU

Waverley Road

SE254JT

Albert Road

SE254BH

Harrington Road

SE255BS

Birchanger Road

SE254QN

Dundee Road

SE255ND

Merton Road

SE255BA

Birchanger Road

SE255RE

Denmark Road

CR06YE

Grindley Gardens

SE254XE

Sandown Road

SE255HH

Hermitage Lane

Data Sources

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