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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 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year. There are 4 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 area has 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
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14%
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
34.59(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.13(-36%)
Vehicle crime
11.49(+18%)
Other theft
7.18(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(+21%)
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in South Norwood Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood Hill 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 Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£450,000
Flats46£300,000
Semi-Detached9£735,000
Terraced16£577,500

10 years median price trend in South Norwood Hill

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

All postcodes in South Norwood Hill

SE255SD

Tennison Road

SE259FW

Holmesdale Road

SE192DD

Acorn Gardens

SE192DP

Auckland Road

SE254AU

Cypress Road

SE256AL

South Norwood Hill

SE256AT

South Norwood Hill

SE256EJ

Oliver Grove

SE256EY

Suffolk Road

SE256SS

Cuthbert Gardens

SE255FB

Cargreen Road

SE256YA

Selhurst Road

SE254AA

Chalfont Road

SE192RY

Kitley Gardens

SE256AY

South Norwood Hill

SE256RP

Claret Gardens

SE192DF

Auckland Road

SE255AJ

Station Road

SE256AG

South Norwood Hill

SE256BG

South Norwood Hill

SE256AJ

South Norwood Hill

SE254BA

Cypress Road

SE256RX

Wrights Road

SE256SR

Ardent Close

SE192DN

Auckland Road

SE256UA

Elm Park Road

SE256AS

South Norwood Hill

SE256BS

South Norwood Hill

SE254BT

Southern Avenue

SE254BX

Sundial Avenue

SE256UX

Whitehorse Lane

SE255WN

Holmesdale Road

SE256UL

Whitehorse Lane

SE259FD

Holmesdale Road

SE256BU

Hambledon Gardens

SE259FA

Holmesdale Road

SE192DT

Auckland Road

SE255RY

Tennison Road

SE255RZ

Cornwall Gardens

SE256XX

South Norwood

SE259GZ

South Norwood

SE254BL

Lancaster Road

SE254BN

Court Road

SE254WN

Holmesdale Road

SE256HS

Holmesdale Road

SE254BU

Sundial Avenue

SE256XU

Selhurst Road

SE256RR

Claret Gardens

SE192SA

Sylvan Road

SE256EU

St Dunstans Road

SE192DQ

Auckland Road

SE254FB

Chalfont Road

SE256HX

Holmesdale Road

SE259DZ

Holmesdale Road

SE254AY

Cypress Road

SE256EA

High Street

SE256PW

Holmesdale Close

SE256QU

Sangley Road

SE192RZ

Sylvan Road

SE256BX

South Norwood Hill

SE256SW

Ross Road

SE256TX

Broster Gardens

SE259EP

Holmesdale Road

SE256BE

South Norwood Hill

SE256HJ

High Street

SE255AG

Station Road

SE256BD

Tummons Gardens

SE256BJ

Cypress Road

SE256BY

South Norwood Hill

SE256GX

Holmesdale Road

SE256XN

Whitworth Road

SE256XP

Selhurst Road

SE255EE

Station Road

SE255AF

Cargreen Road

SE255ZT

Holmesdale Road

SE256XD

Selhurst Road

SE254AX

Sunset Gardens

SE254BZ

Norhyrst Avenue

SE256PL

Holmesdale Road

SE259EQ

Holmesdale Road

SE256AR

South Norwood Hill

SE256PR

Holmesdale Road

SE256XH

Whitworth Road

SE192ED

Auckland Road

SE256AU

South Norwood Hill

SE256TY

Oliver Avenue

SE192DA

Auckland Close

SE255AD

Cargreen Road

SE256AQ

South Norwood Hill

SE256PP

Holmesdale Road

SE256RY

Wrights Road

SE254DG

Lancaster Road

SE256RU

Claret Gardens

SE256XQ

Whitworth Road

SE192EE

Auckland Road

SE256AA

South Norwood Hill

SE254AE

Woodvale Avenue

SE256EH

Oliver Grove

SE256JT

Burgoyne Road

SE255AH

Station Road

Data Sources

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