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South Norwood Hill

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About

South Norwood Hill is a residential neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Croydon. The area is defined by its sloping streets, with terraced and semi-detached housing built predominantly in the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. It functions as a local residential hub, with a cluster of independent shops and services located along the main road. The area is served by several bus routes connecting it to Croydon town centre and nearby stations.

The geography of the area is notable, with the hill providing elevated views across parts of south London. South Norwood Lake and Grounds, a large public park with a historic sailing club and a small lake, lies just to the east of the hill. This green space offers recreational facilities and walking paths. The area maintains a distinct sense of community, anchored by its local high street and the regular presence of the heritage-listed Clock House railway station building.

Area overview

On average South Norwood Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year. There are 2 schools in South Norwood Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. South Norwood Hill is home to around 9,049 people, with a population density of about 7,253.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

South Norwood Hill Population
9,049
Population density
7,253.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.25(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(-41%)
Vehicle crime
10.61(+13%)
Shoplifting
9.39(-6%)
Other theft
7.51(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,031
33.5%
Caribbean
1,234
13.64%
Other White
1,161
12.83%
African
1,144
12.64%
Other Black
400
4.42%
Total population: 9,049

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,556
48.37%
No qualifications
1,037
14.11%
Level 3 (A level)
905
12.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
722
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 7,351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,332
33.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,327
33.17%
Owns outright
692
17.3%
Other social rented
345
8.62%
Social rents from council
185
4.62%
Total households: 4,000

Property prices in South Norwood Hill

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£526
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £640K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £526 per square foot) in South Norwood Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £1,227,500.

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 Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£884,995£806
Semi-Detached12£770,000£528
Terraced31£620,000£556
Flats53£300,000£514

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Norwood Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,000£663,500£455,000
2017£300,000£542,500£454,250
2018£276,750£647,500£468,750
2019£290,000£567,000£480,000
2020£305,000£577,000£443,750
2021£305,500£680,000£510,000
2022£297,500£658,000£600,000
2023£305,000£757,500£531,000
2024£314,375£671,750£590,000
2025£300,000£770,000£577,500
2026£285,000£796,250£570,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488£426£523
2017£510£454£479
2018£471£416£465
2019£465£456£453
2020£503£476£449
2021£489£514£490
2022£480£456£480
2023£496£529£538
2024£504£558£478
2025£501£503£483
2026£524£579£554
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood Hill 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 Hill

Is South Norwood Hill safe?

South Norwood Hill records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Norwood Hill?

The median sale price in South Norwood Hill is £370,000 (about £526 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Norwood Hill?

South Norwood Hill has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Norwood Hill?

South Norwood Hill scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Norwood Hill sits around rank 12,405 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 Hill?

The average household income in South Norwood Hill is around £70,185 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin South Norwood Hill

SE256BJ

Cypress Road

SE259EW

Holmesdale Road

SE256XD

Selhurst Road

SE259DZ

Holmesdale Road

SE254BN

Court Road

SE192ED

Auckland Road

SE259FD

Holmesdale Road

SE256AB

South Norwood Hill

SE256SS

Cuthbert Gardens

SE256HU

Holmesdale Road

SE254BZ

Norhyrst Avenue

SE256AR

South Norwood Hill

SE259FN

Holmesdale Road

SE255AA

Lawrence Road

SE254AE

Woodvale Avenue

SE254BA

Cypress Road

SE256HX

Holmesdale Road

SE256WL

Holmesdale Road

SE256UL

Whitehorse Lane

SE256XJ

Whitworth Road

SE256EP

High Street

SE192DP

Auckland Road

SE254AZ

Cypress Road

SE256DD

South Norwood Hill

SE256BE

South Norwood Hill

SE256GX

Holmesdale Road

SE256TZ

Dixon Road

SE192DQ

Auckland Road

SE254BL

Lancaster Road

SE256HS

Holmesdale Road

SE255SG

Priory Gardens

SE256EY

Suffolk Road

SE256RU

Claret Gardens

SE256AJ

South Norwood Hill

SE256BG

South Norwood Hill

SE256PR

Holmesdale Road

SE256TX

Broster Gardens

SE256EG

Suffolk Road

SE254AU

Cypress Road

SE259BD

Holmesdale Road

SE256BF

Suffolk Road

SE254FG

Chalfont Road

SE256UH

Cranleigh Gardens

SE192SD

Cantley Gardens

SE256XP

Selhurst Road

SE256QT

Sangley Road

SE192DR

Auckland Road

SE256PL

Holmesdale Road

SE254AX

Sunset Gardens

SE192EB

Auckland Road

SE256UJ

Whitehorse Lane

SE256UR

Whitehorse Lane

SE256SD

Ross Road

SE256PP

Holmesdale Road

SE256AG

South Norwood Hill

SE256XG

Whitworth Road

SE256BT

South Norwood Hill

SE192DN

Auckland Road

SE254WH

Holmesdale Road

SE259EQ

Holmesdale Road

SE256QY

Huntly Road

SE255AF

Cargreen Road

SE256AE

Cumberlow Avenue

SE254BT

Southern Avenue

SE192DA

Auckland Close

SE256QU

Sangley Road

SE256BB

South Norwood Hill

SE254YL

Holmesdale Road

SE256AF

South Norwood Hill

SE256XL

Whitworth Road

SE255AB

Cargreen Road

SE192RY

Kitley Gardens

SE254FB

Chalfont Road

SE259FZ

Holmesdale Road

SE256UG

Whitehorse Lane

SE254BS

Southern Avenue

SE255RY

Tennison Road

SE256UA

Elm Park Road

SE256AY

South Norwood Hill

SE256UY

Holmewood Road

SE256QX

Sangley Road

SE256RY

Wrights Road

SE256AQ

South Norwood Hill

SE256XU

Selhurst Road

SE255SD

Tennison Road

SE256RX

Wrights Road

SE256XQ

Whitworth Road

SE256XY

Selhurst Road

SE256BS

South Norwood Hill

SE255FJ

Station Road

SE256BA

South Norwood Hill

SE254BU

Sundial Avenue

SE192EE

Auckland Road

SE255AJ

Station Road

SE192DS

High View Close

SE255SA

Tennison Road

SE192DT

Auckland Road

SE192DL

Auckland Road

SE256BD

Tummons Gardens

SE255WN

Holmesdale Road