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SE25 6AE

Cumberlow Avenue

South Norwood

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Detailed insights for SE25 6AE

Overview

Postcode SE25 6AE 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

South Norwood Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

South Norwood Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from SE25 6AE.

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Hill near SE25 6AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 6AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road
0.8 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 6AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
7,114.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.88(-26%)
Vehicle crime
8.84(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.32(-69%)
Shoplifting
5.2(-48%)
Burglary
4.16(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
25.85%
Other White
64
21.77%
Caribbean
45
15.31%
African
33
11.22%
Other Black
18
6.12%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
50.21%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.89%
No qualifications
31
13.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
35.61%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.52%
Owns outright
26
19.7%
Other social rented
14
10.61%
Social rents from council
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in South Norwood

Median price£338,750
Price per sq ft£487
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £470K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £487 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £882,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£612,500£474
Terraced50£495,000£499
Detached1£450,000£573
Flats79£285,000£475

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Norwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£298,000£712,500£469,000
2026£264,500£533,000£477,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2026Flat 9, 33, High Street, London, SE25 6HAFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 3, 63, High Street, London, SE25 6EFFlatsLeasehold£275,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 4, 63, High Street, London, SE25 6EFFlatsLeasehold£240,000
02 Sept 202563, High Street, London, SE25 6EFOtherLeasehold£765,000
20 Apr 202669, High Street, London, SE25 6EBFlatsFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the SE25 6AE postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 6AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryHarris Academy South NorwoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHarris Aspire AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusHarris Professional Skills Sixth FormFree schools 16 to 19

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 6AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miLondisSouth Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BSWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 Express
0.2 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE25 6AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martyn Post

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Melanie Dorothea Felten

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tracey Jo Hague

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardSouth NorwoodE05011485
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Norwood HillE02000200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 007DE01001142
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 6AE

Is SE25 6AE (South Norwood Hill) safe?

The area around SE25 6AE records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near SE25 6AE?

The median sale price around SE25 6AE in South Norwood Hill is £338,750 (about £487 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 6AE?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 6AE, including Harris Academy South Norwood (Good), Harris Aspire Academy (Outstanding) and Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 6AE?

The closest station to SE25 6AE is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 348 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE25 6AE?

SE25 6AE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,917 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE25 6AE (South Norwood Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 6AE 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).