South Woodford
South Woodford neighbourhood data at a glance
South Woodford at a glance
- House prices
- £671,519
- Higher prices97th percentile
- Schools
- 58th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 49th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 56.7 per 1,000 residents
- Middle61st percentile
- Flood risk
- 3.2% of the area in flood zones
- Middle38th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs South Woodford a good place to live?
South Woodford has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Redbridge below.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in South Woodford
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 56.7 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 61st percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to June 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in South Woodford
House prices
- Median sale price
- £671,519
- Percentile
- 97th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 91 standard sales over the 12 months to June 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in South Woodford
Schools
58th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in South Woodford
Flood risk
3.2% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers under 0.1% of the area. That is the 38th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in South Woodford
Transport
49th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is South Woodford a good place to live?
South Woodford has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Woodford safe?
South Woodford ranks in the 61st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Woodford?
The median sale price was £671,519 in the 12 months to June 2026. House prices are in the 97th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in South Woodford?
Schools rank in the 58th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Woodford?
Nearby public profiles include Wanstead Park in Redbridge and Monkhams in Redbridge.
