Postcode SE25 5SE is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The median sale price in South Norwood is £337,000 (around £481 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £255,000 and £505,000. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,561 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst North has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SE25 5SE.
Selhurst North near SE25 5SE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 (about £481 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £535,000 | £406 |
| Terraced | 49 | £514,000 | £500 |
| Flats | 74 | £270,000 | £465 |
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 | £295,000 | £712,500 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £258,250 | £535,000 | £509,500 |
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 | £475 | £474 | £490 |
| 2026 | £478 | £406 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5SE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 27, Boston Court, 211, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6YA | Flats | Leasehold | £267,500 | |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 160, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6LS | Terraced | Freehold | £390,005 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 9, Wynton Gardens, London, SE25 5RS | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 6B, Upper Grove, London, SE25 6JU | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, 223, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XY | Flats | Leasehold | £182,998 |
In the SE25 5SE postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2014. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Heavers Farm Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE25 5SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
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 5SE, 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 5SE records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around SE25 5SE in South Norwood is £337,000 (about £481 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 5SE, including St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good), Heavers Farm Primary School (Good) and Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE25 5SE is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 473 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5SE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,561 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 5SE 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).