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Norbury West

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About

Norbury West is a residential neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Croydon. The area is primarily defined by its housing, which includes a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes along with later interwar semis and apartment blocks. Streets are generally quiet, with local shopping needs served by a parade of independent businesses and essential services along London Road to the east. The area provides straightforward access to central London via the frequent rail services from Norbury station.

The green space of Pollards Hill offers a recreational focus, with sports facilities, a children's playground, and open grassland. Norbury Hall Park provides a more traditional, smaller park setting. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, castellated water tower on Pollards Hill, a visible feature from many parts of the area. The community is served by several primary schools, contributing to the area's settled, family-oriented character.

Area overview

On average Norbury West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norbury West is £70,525 per year. There are 1 schools in Norbury West: 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 West is home to around 9,025 people, with a population density of about 9,091.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Norbury West Population
9,025
Population density
9,091.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
41.33(+308%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.14(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.95(-29%)
Burglary
9.2(+66%)
Vehicle crime
9.09(-6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,744
19.32%
Other White
1,284
14.23%
Caribbean
1,061
11.76%
Indian
912
10.11%
African
853
9.45%
Total population: 9,025

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,015
41.21%
No qualifications
1,280
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,005
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
628
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 7,316

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
932
28.1%
Owns with a mortgage
918
27.68%
Owns outright
806
24.3%
Social rents from council
379
11.43%
Other social rented
151
4.55%
Total households: 3,317

Property prices in Norbury West

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Norbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,350 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norbury West in the 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£860,000
Flats8£293,750
Semi-Detached12£567,500
Terraced20£457,500

10 years median price trend in Norbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbury West.

Data Sources

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