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South Norwood Central

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About

South Norwood Central sits on the main rail line, with its station providing direct links to central London and the south coast. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses on streets that branch off the main thoroughfare. The high street, known as Portland Road, hosts a range of independent shops, cafes, and several longstanding pubs that serve the local community.

The area is defined by the presence of the South Norwood Country Park, a large expanse of meadows, wetlands, and woodland that follows the course of the River Graveney. This green space is a key local resource for walking and wildlife. The iconic Clock House, a distinctive local landmark with its prominent clock tower, overlooks the station entrance and the junction with the high street.

Area overview

On average South Norwood Central has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year. There are 2 schools in South Norwood Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. South Norwood Central is home to around 8,692 people, with a population density of about 10,119.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

South Norwood Central Population
8,692
Population density
10,119.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.59(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.74(+12%)
Vehicle crime
9.09(-3%)
Drugs
6.79(+10%)
Other theft
6.1(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,392
27.52%
African
1,483
17.06%
Caribbean
1,368
15.74%
Other White
903
10.39%
Other Black
440
5.06%
Total population: 8,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,765
40.76%
No qualifications
1,130
16.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,012
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
786
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 6,783

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,180
30.89%
Owns with a mortgage
891
23.32%
Other social rented
581
15.21%
Social rents from council
550
14.4%
Owns outright
527
13.8%
Total households: 3,820

Property prices in South Norwood Central

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £470K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £487 per square foot) in South Norwood Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norwood Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£562,500£528
Detached2£489,000£565
Terraced24£470,000£510
Flats40£258,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Norwood Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232,500£404,998£402,500
2017£245,000£485,000£412,500
2018£255,000£532,500£396,000
2019£259,500£415,000£400,000
2020£237,500£461,000£415,000
2021£295,500£595,000£430,000
2022£300,000£435,000£481,500
2023£285,450£568,000£443,300
2024£269,500£475,000£468,000
2025£265,430£571,875£467,500
2026£261,500£517,000£465,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£504£311£419
2017£454£470£441
2018£471£346£383
2019£438£450£417
2020£448£430£458
2021£462£506£452
2022£494£552£513
2023£487£480£486
2024£479£423£450
2025£478£557£490
2026£457£441£527
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about South Norwood Central

Is South Norwood Central safe?

South Norwood Central records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Norwood Central?

The median sale price in South Norwood Central is £370,000 (about £487 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Norwood Central?

South Norwood Central has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Norwood Central?

South Norwood Central scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Norwood Central sits around rank 7,494 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Norwood Central?

The average household income in South Norwood Central is around £64,915 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin South Norwood Central

SE254TJ

Sunny Bank

SE254LT

Brierley Close

SE254DF

Warminster Road

SE254FH

King's Road

SE254EH

Avenue Road

SE254LS

Cresswell Road

SE256EZ

High Street

SE254TR

Regina Road

SE254TD

Manor Road

SE255FR

Doyle Road

SE254TP

Regina Road

SE254EQ

Avenue Road

SE254HH

Cromer Road

SE254HF

Adair Close

SE255BD

Elborough Road

SE254BD

Warminster Road

SE254FA

Bevill Close

SE254JD

Albert Road

SE256EF

High Street

SE254FN

Maiden Mews

SE254XS

Apsley Road

SE254DE

Warminster Road

SE254JS

Albert Road

SE254JW

Albert Road

SE255JU

Stanger Road

SE254EL

Avenue Road

SE255QR

Crowther Road

SE254TW

Regina Road

SE255AL

Belgrave Road

SE254PL

Portland Road

SE255AW

Grosvenor Road

SE254PT

Portland Road

SE254UX

Portland Road

SE254UQ

Coventry Road

SE254TN

South Norwood

SE254JF

Albert Road

SE254ES

Kings Road

SE254BQ

South Norwood

SE254UJ

John Street

SE254EG

Warminster Road

SE255JP

Shinners Close

SE255BA

Birchanger Road

SE254BF

South Norwood

SE255FP

Clifford Road

SE254UY

Portland Road

SE254LA

Belfast Road

SE254JU

Albert Road

SE254TA

Manor Road

SE254XU

Seymour Place

SE254DW

Avenue Road

SE254DL

Warminster Road

SE254TG

Sunny Bank

SE254EB

Avenue Gardens

SE254TX

Bevill Close

SE255JS

Clifford Road

SE254JT

Albert Road

SE254AG

Warminster Road

SE255JJ

Clifford Road

SE254HG

Lincoln Road

SE254PR

Central Place

SE256HA

High Street

SE254DU

Shirley Row

SE255JN

Doyle Road

SE254JR

Albert Road

SE254FQ

Woodside

SE254EW

Camille Close

SE254HP

Chartham Road

SE254TS

Regina Road

SE254DT

Silvermere Row

SE254HQ

Lincoln Road

SE255ED

Clifford Road

SE255FT

Woodside

SE255QW

Crowther Road

SE254UT

Portland Road

SE254FE

Addison Place

SE254EX

Penge Road

SE254TF

Sunny Bank

SE255JZ

Stanger Road

SE254LG

Ingatestone Road

SE254PP

Market Parade

SE254AP

Lancaster Road

SE254PQ

Portland Road

SE254JQ

Eldon Park

SE254UH

St Marks Road

SE255JR

Farley Place

SE254UD

Portland Road

SE254AJ

Lancaster Road

SE255RF

Holland Road

SE254UR

Pembury Road

SE255LD

Stanger Road

SE254XX

Napier Road

SE254AR

Lancaster Road

SE255QP

Crowther Road

SE254EA

Avenue Road

SE254HJ

Hambrook Road

SE254DN

Warminster Gardens

SE254ED

Avenue Road

SE254AW

Lancaster Road

SE254JP

Albert Road

SE254BG

Cresswell Road