Area guide · Greater-london

South Woodford, Greater-london

has 3,053 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 73 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £251,331 across 11,772 recent sales. Prices here are up 3.4% year-on-year.

3,053Homes

£251,331+3.4%Median price

73Avg EPC score

36Median age

6,698Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Population
6,698
Households
2,891
Median age
36.3

Age bands

65+ 12%0-15 16%16-24 9%25-44 41%45-64 22%

Ethnicity

Asian 25%Black 5%Mixed 6%Other 4%White 60%

Who lives in South Woodford?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 79%Semi 8%Detached 3%Terraced 10%

Build age

Pre 1900 7%1900 1944 29%1945 1999 25%2000 Plus 39%

Energy efficiency · avg score 73

22%

49%

25%

Tenure

Owned 49%Social 8%Private Rent 43%

What are the homes like in South Woodford?

Market

Median price
£251,331▲
Avg price
£330,760
Sales
11,772
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in South Woodford?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 8)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Employment6
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Is South Woodford a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
1,178▼

By crime type

Robbery 12%Burglary 13%Shoplifting 18%Vehicle Crime 17%Anti-Social Behaviour 18%Violence And Sexual Offences 22%

How safe is South Woodford?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
88.5%
Ultrafast broadband
90.4%
Superfast broadband
98.6%
5G coverage
95.9%
Bus stops
9
Buses / day
228
EV chargers
575

Nearest rail station: Wood Street Rail Station (2.09 km)

What's transport like in South Woodford?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
365.8 m
Air NO₂
18.6177 µg/m³
Air PM
8.6353 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (13.07 km)

What's the environment like in South Woodford?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Conservation Area

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does South Woodford flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
6

Designations

Archaeological Priority Area

Listed buildings

110 George Lane · Grade II
32-44, High Road E18 · Grade II
Elmhurst · Grade II
Glebelands · Grade II
Grove Lodge · Grade II
The George Inn · Grade II

What's the heritage in South Woodford?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
3
Avg FSM %
20.1%
Childcare providers
6

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (10.22 km)

What schools are in South Woodford?

About

About property data in South Woodford

The population here is approximately 6,698, with a median age of 36. The dominant construction era here is 2000 plus. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 6 listed buildings. There were 1,178 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 33.2% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 8. This area covers 57 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in South Woodford?

The average house price in South Woodford is £251,331, based on 11,772 recent sales. Prices are up 3.4% year-on-year.

Is South Woodford a good place to live?

South Woodford is in the 8th IMD decile, meaning it is a less deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is South Woodford in a flood zone?

South Woodford is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in South Woodford?

There were 1,178 recorded crimes in South Woodford in the last 12 months, down 33.2% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in South Woodford?

The average EPC score in South Woodford is 73, with the most common rating band being C.

Nearby

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).