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About

South Norwood ward is situated in the north-west of the Croydon borough, bordering the London Borough of Bromley. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments and modern flats. Its main commercial focus is along the High Street, which provides essential local retail and services. The ward is well-connected by public transport, featuring South Norwood railway station with services to London Bridge and East Croydon.

A notable local landmark is the Stanley Halls, a Grade II listed arts venue built in 1903. The area includes South Norwood Country Park, a large green space with a lake and walking paths created on a former sewage farm. South Norwood also contains a significant stretch of the River Graveney, a tributary of the Wandle. The ward has a strong community focus, with several primary schools and active local groups.

Area overview

On average South Norwood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Norwood is £66,796 per year. There are 9 schools in South Norwood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. South Norwood is home to around 16,447 people, with a population density of about 7,681.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

South Norwood Population
16,447
Population density
7,681.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.45(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.96(-11%)
Vehicle crime
13.62(+45%)
Other theft
8.94(-22%)
Drugs
7.84(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,679
28.45%
African
2,605
15.84%
Caribbean
2,443
14.85%
Other White
1,898
11.54%
Other Black
875
5.32%
Total population: 16,446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,615
42.85%
No qualifications
2,180
16.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,797
13.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,452
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,132
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 13,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,292
32.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,911
26.94%
Owns outright
1,057
14.9%
Other social rented
916
12.91%
Social rents from council
695
9.8%
Total households: 7,094

Property prices in South Norwood

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £330,500 in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £882,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£450,000£6,164
Flats80£270,000£5,125
Semi-Detached9£690,000£5,106
Terraced50£495,000£5,462

10 years median price trend in South Norwood

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

All postcodes in South Norwood

SE256EP

High Street

SE254DS

Lakeside Close

SE256HS

Holmesdale Road

SE256AG

South Norwood Hill

SE256XD

Selhurst Road

SE256QU

Sangley Road

SE254JD

Albert Road

SE256RR

Claret Gardens

SE255RP

Tennison Road

SE259GZ

South Norwood

SE254FF

Chalfont Road

SE254FB

Chalfont Road

SE254DJ

Pittville Gardens

SE254EG

Warminster Road

SE256EZ

High Street

SE256AJ

South Norwood Hill

SE255RU

Tennison Road

SE256BL

Broxholme Close

SE255AW

Grosvenor Road

SE254AW

Lancaster Road

SE256JE

Alexandra Place

SE254BY

Norhyrst Avenue

SE256LW

Selhurst Road

SE256EG

Suffolk Road

SE256UB

Nugent Road

SE256NX

Farnley Road

SE254DP

Warminster Road

SE259FA

Holmesdale Road

SE256AR

South Norwood Hill

SE254WN

Holmesdale Road

SE255FA

Watson Place

SE254TB

Sunnycroft Road

SE254DG

Lancaster Road

SE256XW

Selhurst Road

SE256XL

Whitworth Road

SE256AE

Cumberlow Avenue

SE256LD

Selhurst Road

SE259GT

South Norwood

SE256EA

High Street

SE254DL

Warminster Road

SE255AG

Station Road

SE256RP

Claret Gardens

SE254AE

Woodvale Avenue

SE255RZ

Cornwall Gardens

SE254EQ

Avenue Road

SE192DP

Auckland Road

SE256UD

Elm Park Road

SE256PZ

Clifton Road

SE254EH

Avenue Road

SE254AL

Lancaster Road

SE256NL

Clifton Road

SE256EJ

Oliver Grove

SE256QA

Clifton Road

SE256LP

Selhurst Road

SE255FB

Cargreen Road

SE256UF

Whitehorse Lane

SE254ET

South Norwood

SE256XX

South Norwood

SE256XN

Whitworth Road

SE256BY

South Norwood Hill

SE254AG

Warminster Road

SE254FG

Chalfont Road

SE254EA

Avenue Road

SE255RR

Tennison Road

SE256NP

Homewood Gardens

SE255SA

Tennison Road

SE254EZ

Armistice Gardens

SE256BT

South Norwood Hill

SE256EH

Oliver Grove

SE254AN

Woodvale Avenue

SE254UF

Portland Road

SE256PR

Holmesdale Road

SE256NZ

Farnley Road

SE256UY

Holmewood Road

SE256PU

Holmesdale Road

SE254EX

Penge Road

SE254DA

Coleman Close

SE256HA

High Street

SE254TU

Regina Road

SE259HA

South Norwood

SE256AB

South Norwood Hill

SE255SE

Selhurst Road

SE256LZ

Selhurst Road

SE259FW

Holmesdale Road

SE254DE

Warminster Road

SE256LY

South Norwood

SE259FN

Holmesdale Road

SE254TT

Regina Road

SE256LX

Tennison Road

SE254TS

Regina Road

SE256YD

Selhurst Road

SE256NA

Selhurst Road

SE254TJ

Sunny Bank

SE256PT

Holmesdale Road

SE254EL

Avenue Road

SE255AA

Lawrence Road

SE254TR

Regina Road

SE256JD

Hurlstone Road

SE256LN

Selhurst Road

SE256AW

South Norwood

Data Sources

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