Postcode SE25 5RZ is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Hill area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
South Norwood Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from SE25 5RZ.
South Norwood Hill near SE25 5RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Blackhorse Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £590,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 53 | £505,000 | £500 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 82 | £285,000 | £478 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £470,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £510,000 | £402,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £612,500 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £568,500 | £400,500 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £557,498 | £447,250 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £587,500 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £650,000 | £487,500 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £752,500 | £465,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £500,000 | £503,000 |
| 2025 | £296,500 | £712,500 | £469,000 |
| 2026 | £261,500 | £535,000 | £494,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £488 | £328 | £431 |
| 2017 | £480 | £416 | £438 |
| 2018 | £465 | £400 | £424 |
| 2019 | £465 | £446 | £421 |
| 2020 | £459 | £368 | £430 |
| 2021 | £481 | £465 | £446 |
| 2022 | £484 | £444 | £490 |
| 2023 | £491 | £480 | £509 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £454 |
| 2025 | £476 | £474 | £490 |
| 2026 | £496 | £431 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 18, Tennison Road, London, SE25 5DL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 65, Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 9, Wynton Gardens, London, SE25 5RS | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 13, Henley Lodge, Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RP | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 3, Dinsdale Gardens, London, SE25 6LT | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 |
In the SE25 5RZ postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE25 5RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Post
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Melanie Dorothea Felten
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Jo Hague
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 5RZ records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE25 5RZ in South Norwood Hill is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 5RZ, including Beckmead College, Heavers Farm Primary School (Good) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 5RZ is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 397 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5RZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 5RZ is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martyn Post (Green Party), Melanie Dorothea Felten (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tracey Jo Hague (Green Party).