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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

SE256TZ

Dixon Road

SE254AD

Woodvale Avenue

SE255AB

Cargreen Road

SE256BT

South Norwood Hill

SE259BD

Holmesdale Road

SE256AE

Cumberlow Avenue

SE259FT

Holmesdale Road

SE256QT

Sangley Road

SE192DL

Auckland Road

SE192SG

Sylvan Road

SE256AH

South Norwood Hill

SE256UD

Elm Park Road

SE254BY

Norhyrst Avenue

SE256HU

Holmesdale Road

SE256BF

Suffolk Road

SE256UE

Dixon Road

SE192DS

High View Close

SE254BS

Southern Avenue

SE256XJ

Whitworth Road

SE259FN

Holmesdale Road

SE254FF

Chalfont Road

SE255FJ

Station Road

SE256UF

Whitehorse Lane

SE256XW

Selhurst Road

SE256XY

Selhurst Road

SE259EW

Holmesdale Road

SE256JU

Upper Grove

SE256QY

Huntly Road

SE256UY

Holmewood Road

SE256XG

Whitworth Road

SE192DR

Auckland Road

SE254AS

Howden Road

SE256BN

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE256EG

Suffolk Road

SE256JX

Upper Grove

SE256UB

Nugent Road

SE256UN

Whitehorse Lane

SE259HA

South Norwood

SE192SD

Cantley Gardens

SE256AF

South Norwood Hill

SE192DJ

Auckland Road

SE256EP

High Street

SE256PN

Holmesdale Road

SE256WL

Holmesdale Road

SE254FG

Chalfont Road

SE256UG

Whitehorse Lane

SE256UW

Whitehorse Lane

SE259GT

South Norwood

SE254BB

Cypress Road

SE256DD

South Norwood Hill

SE256UJ

Whitehorse Lane

SE256UZ

Holmewood Road

SE256YD

Selhurst Road

SE259FZ

Holmesdale Road

SE192EB

Auckland Road

SE254AZ

Cypress Road

SE254BJ

Lancaster Road

SE256AB

South Norwood Hill

SE256QZ

Park Road

SE256UH

Cranleigh Gardens

SE256XL

Whitworth Road

SE256AX

South Norwood Hill

SE256BA

South Norwood Hill

SE256SD

Ross Road

SE256UQ

Lyndhurst Prior

SE255SA

Tennison Road

SE256BB

South Norwood Hill

SE256QX

Sangley Road

SE256UR

Whitehorse Lane

SE192DH

Auckland Road

SE255SG

Priory Gardens

SE192SB

Sylvan Road

SE255AA

Lawrence Road

SE256HT

Holmesdale Road

SE259GG

Holmesdale Road

SE254WH

Holmesdale Road

SE254YL

Holmesdale Road

SE256BZ

South Norwood Hill

Data Sources

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