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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 moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% 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 3 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 area has 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
28%
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
38.2(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.09(+16%)
Vehicle crime
10.12(+4%)
Drugs
7.02(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(+14%)
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

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in South Norwood Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £651,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood Central 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 South Norwood Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£450,000
Flats34£266,500
Semi-Detached2£590,625
Terraced26£470,000

10 years median price trend in South Norwood Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood Central.

All postcodes in South Norwood Central

SE254AG

Warminster Road

SE254DY

Avenue Road

SE254DX

Avenue Road

SE254TJ

Sunny Bank

SE254TY

Adair Close

SE254UD

Portland Road

SE255FR

Doyle Road

SE254AH

Lancaster Road

SE254UN

Portland Road

SE255JS

Clifford Road

SE256EF

High Street

SE254XU

Seymour Place

SE254TX

Bevill Close

SE254UQ

Coventry Road

SE254DS

Lakeside Close

SE254TR

Regina Road

SE254AR

Lancaster Road

SE254DW

Avenue Road

SE254BE

Albert Road

SE254LS

Cresswell Road

SE254XS

Apsley Road

SE255QW

Crowther Road

SE254TU

Regina Road

SE255JN

Doyle Road

SE254FN

Maiden Mews

SE255JR

Farley Place

SE254BD

Warminster Road

SE254TE

Lestock Close

SE256HA

High Street

SE254HF

Adair Close

SE254HJ

Hambrook Road

SE254PP

Market Parade

SE254TT

Regina Road

SE254DP

Warminster Road

SE254DL

Warminster Road

SE254DT

Silvermere Row

SE254JR

Albert Road

SE254TZ

Sunny Bank

SE255JQ

Shinners Close

SE254LP

Addison Road

SE255AL

Belgrave Road

SE256EE

High Street

SE254DJ

Pittville Gardens

SE254DN

Warminster Gardens

SE254EZ

Armistice Gardens

SE254XT

Apsley Road

SE254HG

Lincoln Road

SE254AQ

Lancaster Road

SE254UJ

John Street

SE254DQ

Warminster Road

SE254HL

Hambrook Road

SE254TH

The Berkeleys

SE255QP

Crowther Road

SE256EB

High Street

SE254XX

Napier Road

SE254PT

Portland Road

SE254UY

Portland Road

SE254ES

Kings Road

SE254ET

South Norwood

SE254FP

South Norwood

SE254JQ

Eldon Park

SE254AL

Lancaster Road

SE254DZ

Warminster Road

SE254EA

Avenue Road

SE254EQ

Avenue Road

SE254TN

South Norwood

SE254JD

Albert Road

SE254JF

Albert Road

SE254EL

Avenue Road

SE254LX

Harrington Road

SE254TD

Manor Road

SE254PQ

Portland Road

SE254HQ

Lincoln Road

SE254JP

Albert Road

SE254UR

Pembury Road

SE255JP

Shinners Close

SE254AF

Lancaster Road

SE254FE

Addison Place

SE254LT

Brierley Close

SE254LW

Addison Road

SE254UE

Portland Road

SE255LB

Werndee Road

SE254TB

Sunnycroft Road

SE255AN

Belgrave Road

SE255BD

Elborough Road

SE254DR

Warminster Road

SE254EW

Camille Close

SE254LY

Harrington Road

SE255JJ

Clifford Road

SE254BQ

South Norwood

SE254EE

Avenue Road

SE254FQ

Woodside

SE254TW

Regina Road

SE255JY

Balfour Road

SE255JZ

Stanger Road

SE254LB

Brocklesby Road

SE254DF

Warminster Road

SE254AW

Lancaster Road

SE254EX

Penge Road

SE254FD

Warminster Road

Data Sources

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