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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

SE254LU

Harrington Road

SE254TL

Sunny Bank

SE255FN

Phyllis Pearse Mews

SE255LD

Stanger Road

SE254AN

Woodvale Avenue

SE254FH

King's Road

SE254TQ

Sunny Bank

SE255JU

Stanger Road

SE254EF

Avenue Road

SE254TG

Sunny Bank

SE255RF

Holland Road

SE254EB

Avenue Gardens

SE254LZ

Westgate Road

SE254EG

Warminster Road

SE254JU

Albert Road

SE254JE

Albert Road

SE254BG

Cresswell Road

SE254FJ

Albert Road

SE254TS

Regina Road

SE255JX

Balfour Road

SE254LA

Belfast Road

SE254UT

Portland Road

SE255QR

Crowther Road

SE254UH

St Marks Road

SE254UX

Portland Road

SE256EZ

High Street

SE254BF

South Norwood

SE254FA

Bevill Close

SE254UF

Portland Road

SE255BA

Birchanger Road

SE254PF

Portland Road

SE255FP

Clifford Road

SE254DA

Coleman Close

SE254TF

Sunny Bank

SE255GF

Clifford Road

SE254ED

Avenue Road

SE254JS

Albert Road

SE254TA

Manor Road

SE254HH

Cromer Road

SE254JH

Tinsley Close

SE254LG

Ingatestone Road

SE254AJ

Lancaster Road

SE254PR

Central Place

SE255QT

Holland Road

SE254JW

Albert Road

SE254AP

Lancaster Road

SE254DU

Shirley Row

SE254EJ

Penge Road

SE254EH

Avenue Road

SE254EN

Bradshaws Close

SE254EU

South Norwood

SE255AW

Grosvenor Road

SE254DH

Warminster Road

SE254TP

Regina Road

SE254DE

Warminster Road

SE254JT

Albert Road

SE255ED

Clifford Road

SE254HP

Chartham Road

SE254LR

Cresswell Road

SE254HN

Chartham Road

SE254PJ

Portland Road

SE254PL

Portland Road

SE254JG

Eldon Park

Data Sources

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