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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 79 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
79
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
35.98(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.84(-3%)
Vehicle crime
10.49(+8%)
Other theft
6.99(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(+5%)
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 166 recent sales, the median property price is £436,000 in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £651,500.

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
Detached1£420,000
Flats44£296,500
Semi-Detached18£492,500
Terraced103£475,000

10 years median price trend in Woodside

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

All postcodes in Woodside

SE254NP

Harrington Road

SE255HP

Anthony Road

CR06YG

Gunnell Close

SE254JF

Albert Road

SE255DN

Woodside Park

SE255DY

Woodside Road

SE255HJ

Dickensons Lane

SE254LX

Harrington Road

SE255LF

Alfred Road

SE254PQ

Portland Road

SE254RH

Tudor Road

SE255BZ

Howard Road

SE255DX

The Villas

CR06DG

Davidson Road

CR06HR

Rees Gardens

CR06JT

Adams Way

CR06BZ

Canal Walk

CR06QZ

Goodhew Road

SE254JP

Albert Road

SE254UR

Pembury Road

SE255BB

Birchanger Road

SE255HQ

Woodside Green

SE255JP

Shinners Close

SE254JL

Lonsdale Road

SE255ND

Merton Road

SE255QS

Crowther Road

SE254LT

Brierley Close

SE254LW

Addison Road

SE255NQ

Enmore Road

SE254RX

Macclesfield Road

SE255HD

Sonning Road

SE255LB

Werndee Road

SE254SA

Estcourt Road

SE254SY

St Lukes Close

SE254XQ

Oakley Road

SE255BD

Elborough Road

SE254LY

Harrington Road

SE255JJ

Clifford Road

SE255NT

Enmore Road

SE254NN

Harrington Road

SE254SE

Estcourt Road

SE255HZ

Anthony Road

CR06YL

Akabusi Close

SE254FQ

Woodside

SE255DE

Birchanger Road

SE255EU

Woodside Green

SE255JY

Balfour Road

SE255JZ

Stanger Road

CR06BX

Towpath Way

CR06BW

Towpath Way

SE254JN

Archer Road

SE254LB

Brocklesby Road

SE254RQ

Grasmere Road

SE254LU

Harrington Road

SE254NE

Harrington Road

SE254NF

Harrington Road

SE255BQ

Birchanger Road

SE255FN

Phyllis Pearse Mews

SE255LD

Stanger Road

SE254QW

Portland Road

SE255FQ

Woodside Green

SE255JU

Stanger Road

SE255NB

Sidney Road

SE254SD

Estcourt Road

SE255RF

Holland Road

SE254LZ

Westgate Road

CR06DT

Davidson Road

SE254JU

Albert Road

SE254RN

Albert Road

SE255BT

Howard Road

SE254HR

Malden Avenue

SE254NQ

Brooklyn Road

SE255RD

Denmark Road

CR06XL

Adams Way

SE254BG

Cresswell Road

SE255JX

Balfour Road

SE254LA

Belfast Road

SE254UT

Portland Road

SE255DR

Stroud Road

SE255QR

Crowther Road

CR06DU

Davidson Road

CR06YA

Akabusi Close

SE254NH

Brooklyn Road

SE254QB

Portland Road

SE254UX

Portland Road

SE255DF

Birchanger Road

SE255QU

Denmark Road

SE254JX

Albert Road

SE254XG

Oakley Road

SE255BA

Birchanger Road

SE255BH

Birchanger Road

SE255BL

Becket Close

SE255BN

Becket Close

SE254NL

Brooklyn Avenue

SE254PF

Portland Road

SE254RD

Grasmere Road

SE254SL

Portland Road

SE254XB

Portland Road

SE255FP

Clifford Road

SE255HX

Woodside Green

Data Sources

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