Postcode SE25 6BF 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.
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 20.3% 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 76 ft away from SE25 6BF.
South Norwood Hill near SE25 6BF 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £612,500 | £474 |
| Terraced | 50 | £495,000 | £499 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 79 | £285,000 | £475 |
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 | £298,000 | £712,500 | £469,000 |
| 2026 | £264,500 | £533,000 | £477,250 |
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 6BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | 69, High Street, London, SE25 6EB | Flats | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 72, High Street, London, SE25 6EB | Other | Leasehold | £10,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 9, 33, High Street, London, SE25 6HA | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 63, High Street, London, SE25 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 4, 63, High Street, London, SE25 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SE25 6BF postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6BF, 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 6BF 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 6BF in South Norwood Hill is £338,750 (about £487 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 6BF, including Harris Academy South Norwood (Good), Harris Aspire Academy (Outstanding) and Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 6BF is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 296 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 6BF 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 6BF 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).