Postcode SE25 6AR 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 average crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.
South Norwood Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from SE25 6AR.
South Norwood Hill near SE25 6AR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Anerley | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Anerley |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Lake | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Lake |
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Beaulieu Heights | Large | Walking directions to Beaulieu Heights |
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 6AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | 162, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £790,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Elements Apartments, 139, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DD | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, 228, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AS | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Flat 1, Woodvale Court, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AH | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 2, Cranleigh Gardens, London, SE25 6UH | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE25 6AR postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Greens | 267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DP | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | South Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Crystal Convenience Store | Beulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQ | Walking directions to Crystal Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco 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 6AR, 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 6AR records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6AR 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 6AR, including Cypress Primary School (Good), Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form (Good) and Harris Aspire Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 6AR is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 966 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 6AR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,587 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 6AR 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).