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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

SE256PN

Holmesdale Road

SE256HY

Holmesdale Road

SE254UH

St Marks Road

SE256JT

Burgoyne Road

SE254HQ

Lincoln Road

SE256XQ

Whitworth Road

SE254EE

Avenue Road

SE256NN

Prince Road

SE254UE

Portland Road

SE256PL

Holmesdale Road

Data Sources

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