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Norbury & Pollards Hill

About

Norbury & Pollards Hill sits in the northwestern part of the London Borough of Croydon. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside interwar semis and later developments. Pollards Hill itself is a notable green space, a residential estate centred around a large, grassy hill offering views across south London. The main thoroughfare is London Road, which hosts a range of local shops and services catering to daily needs.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Norbury railway station providing frequent services into central London and towards Sutton. The area retains a strong sense of local community, with several primary schools and community centres. Its position means it borders the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Merton, creating a distinct transitional character between inner and outer London suburbs. The Norbury Brook, a tributary of the River Wandle, runs through the western edge of the area.

Area overview

On average Norbury & Pollards Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norbury & Pollards Hill is £69,485 per year. There are 1 schools in Norbury & Pollards Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Norbury & Pollards Hill is home to around 12,145 people, with a population density of about 9,060.1 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Norbury & Pollards Hill Population

12,145

Population density

9,060.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

33.18(+9%)

Shoplifting

31.21(+208%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.54(-8%)

Vehicle crime

10.21(+5%)

Burglary

8.23(+48%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,418

19.9%

Other White

1,776

14.62%

Caribbean

1,491

12.27%

Indian

1,155

9.51%

African

1,114

9.17%

Total population: 12,148

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,027

40.92%

No qualifications

1,776

18.05%

Level 3 (A level)

1,310

13.31%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,128

11.46%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

839

8.52%

Total 16+ residents: 9,842

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,254

28.02%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,231

27.5%

Owns outright

1,114

24.89%

Social rents from council

513

11.46%

Other social rented

186

4.16%

Total households: 4,476

Property prices in Norbury & Pollards Hill

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Norbury & Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norbury & Pollards Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£860,000	£694,400	£768,000	£1,055,000	£1,211,000
Flats	14	£321,000	£196,928	£290,625	£386,250	£526,750
Semi-Detached	14	£567,500	£472,500	£504,375	£597,500	£698,500
Terraced	30	£496,500	£397,250	£450,000	£630,750	£702,750

10 years median price trend in Norbury & Pollards Hill

All postcodes in Norbury & Pollards Hill

SW165RD

Upwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail