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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. 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
81
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
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

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in South Norwood Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £1,227,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norwood Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£884,995£8,676
Flats48£300,000£5,536
Semi-Detached13£750,000£5,872
Terraced28£602,500£6,005

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

SE256BD

Tummons Gardens

SE255WN

Holmesdale Road

SE192DJ

Auckland Road

SE192SB

Sylvan Road

SE256EU

St Dunstans Road

SE256EA

High Street

SE192SG

Sylvan Road

SE256YA

Selhurst Road

SE256JT

Burgoyne Road

SE256UD

Elm Park Road

SE256AA

South Norwood Hill

SE254WN

Holmesdale Road

SE256JU

Upper Grove

SE256UX

Whitehorse Lane

SE192RZ

Sylvan Road

SE256XH

Whitworth Road

SE255AG

Station Road

SE256JX

Upper Grove

SE256BU

Hambledon Gardens

SE256BX

South Norwood Hill

SE256AL

South Norwood Hill

SE256AU

South Norwood Hill

SE256BZ

South Norwood Hill

SE256XX

South Norwood

SE255ZT

Holmesdale Road

SE256TY

Oliver Avenue

SE254BB

Cypress Road

SE254BY

Norhyrst Avenue

SE254DG

Lancaster Road

SE256UZ

Holmewood Road

SE254BX

Sundial Avenue

SE256YD

Selhurst Road

SE256AX

South Norwood Hill

SE255RZ

Cornwall Gardens

SE254AA

Chalfont Road

SE259GG

Holmesdale Road

SE256EJ

Oliver Grove

SE256UE

Dixon Road

SE254AD

Woodvale Avenue

SE256BN

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

SE254BJ

Lancaster Road

SE254AY

Cypress Road

SE259FT

Holmesdale Road

SE256AS

South Norwood Hill

SE256QZ

Park Road

SE256RR

Claret Gardens

SE259EP

Holmesdale Road

SE255EE

Station Road

SE255AH

Station Road

SE256AH

South Norwood Hill

SE256XN

Whitworth Road

SE254AS

Howden Road

SE256RP

Claret Gardens

SE256HJ

High Street

SE256UQ

Lyndhurst Prior

SE256UW

Whitehorse Lane

SE256XW

Selhurst Road

SE256EH

Oliver Grove

SE192SA

Sylvan Road

SE256UF

Whitehorse Lane

SE255AD

Cargreen Road

SE256SW

Ross Road

SE256BY

South Norwood Hill

SE256UN

Whitehorse Lane

SE192DH

Auckland Road

SE256SR

Ardent Close

SE256UB

Nugent Road

SE259FA

Holmesdale Road

SE192DF

Auckland Road

SE256HT

Holmesdale Road

SE256PN

Holmesdale Road

SE259HA

South Norwood

SE259GT

South Norwood

SE255FB

Cargreen Road

SE256AT

South Norwood Hill

SE256PW

Holmesdale Close

SE192DD

Acorn Gardens

SE254FF

Chalfont Road

Data Sources

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