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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
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

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in South Norwood Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £635,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norwood Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£489,000£6,082
Flats40£250,000£4,857
Semi-Detached3£562,500£5,682
Terraced22£480,000£5,493

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

SE254TU

Regina Road

SE256EB

High Street

SE254LW

Addison Road

SE254AQ

Lancaster Road

SE254XT

Apsley Road

SE255QT

Holland Road

SE254AL

Lancaster Road

SE255JY

Balfour Road

SE254LB

Brocklesby Road

SE255JQ

Shinners Close

SE254EJ

Penge Road

SE254UE

Portland Road

SE254DH

Warminster Road

SE254TL

Sunny Bank

SE255AN

Belgrave Road

SE254AN

Woodvale Avenue

SE255JX

Balfour Road

SE254TB

Sunnycroft Road

SE254LY

Harrington Road

SE254TZ

Sunny Bank

SE254AH

Lancaster Road

SE254PF

Portland Road

SE254DR

Warminster Road

SE254DA

Coleman Close

SE254JE

Albert Road

SE254ET

South Norwood

SE254EU

South Norwood

SE254DP

Warminster Road

SE254TQ

Sunny Bank

SE254DZ

Warminster Road

SE254TE

Lestock Close

SE254AF

Lancaster Road

SE254UN

Portland Road

SE254DS

Lakeside Close

SE254EZ

Armistice Gardens

SE256EE

High Street

SE254FD

Warminster Road

SE255FN

Phyllis Pearse Mews

SE254LX

Harrington Road

SE254LZ

Westgate Road

SE254HL

Hambrook Road

SE254TT

Regina Road

SE254EF

Avenue Road

SE255LB

Werndee Road

SE254LR

Cresswell Road

SE254TH

The Berkeleys

SE254LP

Addison Road

SE254FJ

Albert Road

SE254DJ

Pittville Gardens

SE255GF

Clifford Road

SE254BE

Albert Road

SE254TY

Adair Close

SE254FP

South Norwood

SE254HN

Chartham Road

SE254DQ

Warminster Road

SE254EN

Bradshaws Close

SE254PJ

Portland Road

SE254JH

Tinsley Close

SE254JG

Eldon Park

SE254EE

Avenue Road

SE254DX

Avenue Road

SE254LU

Harrington Road

SE254UF

Portland Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.