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South Woodford
Redbridge, London
South Woodford sits in north-west Redbridge on the edge of Epping Forest, a ward of Edwardian villas and interwar semis strung along the George Lane and Woodford High Road frontages. Two listed buildings — the Grade II Glebelands and the Grade II 110 George Lane — reflect a modest heritage stock. Roding Valley Park at 29 hectares is the main green, with total green reaching 30 hectares. South Woodford Tube station on the Central line puts Bank within thirty minutes. Safety scores sit well above the London median. The downsides are modest: twelve outstanding-rated schools is fewer than the comparable inner wards; conservation area cover reaches 8%; green space beyond Roding Valley is limited; and the high street amenities at 45 food and 54 non-food venues are functional rather than destination. The ward is a reliably well-run suburb rather than a cultural draw, with most of its heritage draw coming from Epping Forest next door.
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- Moderate public-transport access
- 2 listed buildings
- 8.3% covered by a conservation area
- 3 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 km
- Largest green space: Roding Valley Park (29.4 hectares)
- 99 open venues (45 food and drink, 54 other)
South Woodford score highlights
- Safety Low recorded crime relative to the rest of London (score 69/100).
- Nature Access Strong access to green space and waterways (score 67/100).
- Area development Little recent major-development activity (score 0/100).
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Property prices & growth
53/ 100
- Purchase affordability25
- Rent affordability25
- Price momentum (5yr)74
- Activity (turnover)68
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Safety
69/ 100
- Personal safety78
- Property crime60
- Anti-social behaviour68
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Connectivity
40/ 100
Median public-transport access is moderate (TfL PTAL 3.0 of 8 across this ward).
Air & Quiet
54/ 100
- Air quality57
- Quietness50
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Cultural Signal
22/ 100
- Nightlife0
- Dining14
- Arts & culture7
- Retail & shops14
- Sports & recreation14
- Independent scene50
- Vitality (openings, diversity)44
99 open venues nearby — 45 food & drink, 54 other.
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Education
49/ 100
- Primary schools48
- Secondary schools50
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Heritage
15/ 100
2 listed buildings · 8% under a conservation area
- GlebelandsGrade II
- 110 George LaneGrade II
From Historic England's National Heritage List for England.
Nature Access
67/ 100
- Green spaces90
- Waterways20
Largest green space: Roding Valley Park (29 ha). ~30 ha of green space in total.
Area development
0/ 100
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