Woodside Park Area Guide

Location

The western and north-western part of the area, which can also be regarded as the part of Totteridge in N12 rather than N20, is sometimes called Woodside Park Garden Suburb and consists of semi-detached or detached 3 to 4 bedroom houses built in the 1950s

Housing

Area consists predominantly of large Victorian and Edwardian houses, many of which have been converted into flats. Woodside Park Garden Suburb consists of semi-detached or detached 3 to 4 bedroom houses built in the 1950s.

To the south of this suburb is Woodside Park Garden Suburb proper, an area of 1920s and 1930s houses.

Transport

The station is on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line, between West Finchley and Totteridge and Whetstone stations. The 383 bus routes from Woodside Park to Barnet

Schools

Woodside Park has a fantastic number of well-respected Secular and Faith Schools for children of all ages. Younger children can attend Unity Montessori Nursery, Little Trees, Yavneh Nursery, Southover Pre- School.

Local primary schools include Frith Manor Primary school, which is on Lullington Garth and Woodridge which is based on Southover. Secondary schools include Finchley Catholic.

There are also specialist schools like the Holmewood School on Woodside Park Road which caters for 7-19-year-olds with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other language, communication and social difficulties.

Places of interest

There are parks, green walks, cafes and horse riding opportunities all to hand. For local shopping, most residents head to North Finchley High Road which is close-by.

Woodside Park is the home to woodland, grassland, allotments, playing fields, golf clubs and nature reserves, the leafy garden suburb of Woodside Park really lives up to its name. But it’s still London in spirit, with independent businesses, top-performing schools and a diverse community on your doorstep.

Hampstead Heath and Alexandra Palace are within easy reach, the bustle of Finchley High Road is only a stroll away and Northern line tube links mean you’re never more than 30 minutes from the heart of the action.