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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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £428,750 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£559,000£6,278
Flats49£295,000£5,121
Semi-Detached17£490,000£5,556
Terraced86£470,000£5,644

10 years median price trend in Woodside

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

All postcodes in Woodside

SE255BY

Howard Road

CR06BZ

Canal Walk

SE254RL

Albert Road

SE254RN

Albert Road

SE254RQ

Grasmere Road

SE255DU

Salisbury Road

SE254UT

Portland Road

CR06YF

Gunnell Close

SE255JS

Clifford Road

SE255HS

Dickensons Lane

SE255BN

Becket Close

SE254NB

Harrington Road

SE254PT

Portland Road

SE254LR

Cresswell Road

CR06HZ

Beckford Road

SE254LS

Cresswell Road

SE255BG

Birchanger Road

SE255DY

Woodside Road

SE255FR

Doyle Road

SE254PL

Portland Road

SE254LY

Harrington Road

SE254NL

Brooklyn Avenue

SE255NE

Tennison Road

CR06QZ

Goodhew Road

SE254PP

Market Parade

SE254LT

Brierley Close

SE255DN

Woodside Park

SE255RD

Denmark Road

SE254PF

Portland Road

SE254JP

Albert Road

SE255NU

Cobden Road

SE254SA

Estcourt Road

SE255LB

Werndee Road

SE254RH

Tudor Road

SE254PJ

Portland Road

CR06HQ

Westbourne Road

SE255HF

Cleaverholme Close

SE255LF

Alfred Road

SE254JS

Albert Road

SE255JQ

Shinners Close

CR06EX

Davies Close

SE254XT

Apsley Road

SE254XX

Napier Road

SE255NH

Enmore Road

SE255QS

Crowther Road

SE254UX

Portland Road

SE255HW

Coe Avenue

SE255BZ

Howard Road

SE254SP

Spring Lane

SE255DA

Birchanger Road

SE255DW

Woodside Avenue

SE255EY

Woodside Green

SE255DF

Birchanger Road

SE255JZ

Stanger Road

SE255NG

Enmore Road

SE255BE

Birchanger Road

SE254LA

Belfast Road

SE254QG

Belmont Road

SE254JW

Albert Road

SE255HB

Anthony Road

SE254LX

Harrington Road

CR06XN

Adams Way

SE255DP

Woodside Road

SE255HN

Coe Avenue

SE254QR

Ferndale Road

SE255JN

Doyle Road

CR06HT

Rees Gardens

SE254RZ

Macclesfield Road

SE255NS

Woodside

SE254XA

Watcombe Road

SE255LX

Carmichael Road

SE255DR

Stroud Road

SE255BD

Elborough Road

SE255BH

Birchanger Road

SE255DS

Elmers Road

SE255HR

Backley Gardens

CR06HN

Lindfield Road

SE254JR

Albert Road

CR06BX

Towpath Way

SE255NX

Cobden Road

SE255BU

Howard Road

SE254RX

Macclesfield Road

CR06HR

Rees Gardens

SE254JX

Albert Road

CR06HW

Beckford Road

SE254UR

Pembury Road

SE254RB

Portland Road

SE255BJ

Howard Road

CR06DU

Davidson Road

CR06DW

Davidson Road

SE255BT

Howard Road

SE254HR

Malden Avenue

SE255NB

Sidney Road

SE254SE

Estcourt Road

CR06HS

Rees Gardens

SE254NA

Westgate Road

CR06XL

Adams Way

SE254XG

Oakley Road

CR06YL

Akabusi Close

SE254JU

Albert Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.