Woodland known as Holmwood Grove, Riddlesdown, London
- Land size
- 5 acres
Key Features
- A rare treasure so close to Central London.
- Approx. 5 acres of woodland.
- Reconnect with nature without compromising on accessibility or local amenities!
- Within a sought-after location.
- Between Purley and Sanderstead.
- In the London Borough of Croydon.
- Close to excellent transport links.
- Download the brochure & site plan using the link below.
Description
A RARE TREASURE - JUST 12 MILES FROM CENTRAL LONDON
A rare opportunity for you to own this treasure close to Central London. This is your chance to reconnect with nature with this attractive parcel of ancient and semi-natural woodland within the London Borough of Croydon.
It is believed that the woodland mainly consists of Ash and Oak trees with some Silver Birch, Hawthorn and Hazel trees growing underneath.
Situated just off a residential road and close to housing, this woodland plot offers a unique opportunity for recreational or conservation use, providing a perfect retreat from bustling city life without compromising on accessibility or local amenities.
Close to excellent transport links, and with Central London just over 12 miles away, the woodland is situated within a much sought-after and extremely enviable location between Riddlesdown & Sanderstead. Property prices in the area are 69% above the average reflecting the desirability of the area as a place to own property - including woodland.
LOCATION
- West of Sanderstead
- East of Kenley
- 1.6 miles to Purley
- 3.3 miles to Croydon
- 6.5 miles to Bromley
- 8.0 miles to Epsom
- 9.4 miles to Brixton
- 12.4 miles to Central London
The woodland is superbly situated in Riddlesdown, between Purley and Sanderstead, within the London Borough of Croydon - one of London's major metropolitan centres.
This leafy residential neighbourhood combines the tranquillity of suburban living with an array of amenities and attractive green spaces.
The area boasts an impressive selection of well-known brand and independent shops, restaurants, cafés and other local amenities.
Croydon is just a short drive away. It is one of the largest commercial districts in London, with an abundance of retail outlets, leisure and entertainment venues, bars, restaurants and cafés - offering something for everyone.
The woodland can be easily reached from the A22 & A23 major trunk roads, providing excellent connections to the M25 & M23 motorways, Central London and the south coast.
Fast and direct rail links into London from nearby Riddlesdown train station provides easy access to the capital in under half an hour.
TRANSPORT LINKS
- 0.8 miles to Riddlesdown Train Station *
- 1.2 miles to the A22
- 1.7 miles to the A23
- 4.9 miles to the M25 (Junction 6)
- 12.2 miles to London Gatwick Airport
* Journey Times: 9 mins to East Croydon; 13 mins to Oxted; 25 mins to London Bridge; 26 mins to London Victoria
ACCESS
The woodland can be accessed off Mitchley Hill Road. A footpath also runs along the north-west boundary providing excellent pedestrian access.
WHAT3WORDS
The northern corner of the woodland can be found here - ///thing.prime.spits
PLANNING
The woodland lies within the Green Belt and is also classed as Ancient & Semi-Natural Woodland. Any development or change or use would be subject to any appropriate permissions.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
London Borough of Croydon
METHOD OF SALE
The woodland is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion.
VIEWING
To arrange a viewing, please contact Vantage Land.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- Ask Agent
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 3 Woodland listings in London (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- Garden
- Ask Agent
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Atwood Primary School479 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 447
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gresham Primary School561 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 237
- Type
- Community school
- Kenley Primary School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 143
- Type
- Academy converter
- Harris Primary Academy Kenley1 mileOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 433
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hamsey Green Primary1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 402
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Riddlesdown Collegiate590 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 2,074
- Type
- Academy converter
- Warlingham School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,396
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thomas More Catholic School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 599
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Harris Academy Purley2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Quest Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 853
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
£14.99 · one-off purchase
By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026

Listing agent
Vantage Land & Property, Harpenden
3 Bowers House High Street Harpenden AL5 2SG
Call agent
01727 701630Contact Vantage Land & Property, Harpenden

3 Bowers House High Street Harpenden AL5 2SG
Call agent
01727 701630




