The area to the east of the
tube station consists predominantly of large
Victorian and
Edwardian houses, many of which have been converted into
flats. The area also features Woodside Park Synagogue and a Jewish school operating from the synagogue. 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. It includes the Woodside Park Club. The eastern boundary of the Garden Suburb is the
Dollis Brook and the southern boundary is the
Folly Brook. To the south of this suburb is Woodside Park Garden Suburb proper, an area of 1920s and 1930s houses, where all but one of the roads (Linkside) are named after places in
Sussex, where the developer, Fred Ingram, came from. Between the Garden Suburb and the
Northern line is an area originally of Victorian housing. Many of the houses, including the former residence of
Spike Milligan (now marked by a blue plaque placed in 2004 - see picture in this article), have been replaced by modern housing or flats. The
estate where
Emma Bunton grew up is also located in the area. Sussex Ring is a small commercial area situated around the mini roundabout at Chanctonbury Way, formerly the primary shopping hub of Woodside Park in North London. Initially, it provided essential services, including a post office, butcher, and ironmonger, catering to the needs of the local community. Following the development of the North Finchley shopping parade, many of Sussex Ring's original shops closed and were replaced by more specialised businesses. Despite this shift, Sussex Ring remains a focal point for the local community. It hosts a selection of cafés, hair salons, and beauty services, maintaining its role as a social gathering spot. Community events, such as traditional Christmas carol singing, are frequently held at Sussex Ring, reinforcing its significance as a local meeting place. ==History==