Postcode SE25 6BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Upper 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 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.
South Norwood Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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 56 ft away from SE25 6BJ.
South Norwood Hill near SE25 6BJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Beaulieu Heights | Large | Walking directions to Beaulieu Heights |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,700 up to £1,920,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £822,500 | £611 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £735,000 | £650 |
| Terraced | 36 | £633,750 | £648 |
| Flats | 103 | £365,000 | £560 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £730,000 | £325,000 | £666,000 | £502,500 |
| 2017 | £680,000 | £340,000 | £530,000 | £515,000 |
| 2018 | £596,000 | £353,150 | £537,500 | £519,825 |
| 2019 | £638,488 | £362,500 | £600,000 | £530,000 |
| 2020 | £722,500 | £358,000 | £627,250 | £593,750 |
| 2021 | £657,500 | £355,000 | £650,000 | £550,000 |
| 2022 | £787,500 | £337,250 | £700,000 | £595,000 |
| 2023 | £865,000 | £340,000 | £750,000 | £580,000 |
| 2024 | £900,000 | £350,000 | £674,445 | £623,000 |
| 2025 | £822,000 | £360,750 | £755,000 | £609,250 |
| 2026 | £701,248 | £350,000 | £695,248 | £627,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £432 | £540 | £559 | £502 |
| 2017 | £557 | £540 | £502 | £507 |
| 2018 | £481 | £542 | £524 | £536 |
| 2019 | £530 | £531 | £473 | £490 |
| 2020 | £529 | £553 | £501 | £532 |
| 2021 | £552 | £563 | £559 | £548 |
| 2022 | £595 | £552 | £571 | £539 |
| 2023 | £586 | £538 | £608 | £598 |
| 2024 | £557 | £550 | £595 | £616 |
| 2025 | £615 | £562 | £599 | £605 |
| 2026 | £689 | £556 | £650 | £645 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | Flat 10, Maria Court, 2, Cypress Road, London, SE25 6BJ | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 3, Karen Lodge, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AU | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 143, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DE | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, 228, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AS | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 24, Ross Road, London, SE25 6SE | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the SE25 6BJ postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Greens | 267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DP | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | South Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Crystal Convenience Store | Beulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQ | Walking directions to Crystal Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Vicky Corner Shop | 12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HY | Walking directions to Vicky Corner Shop |
| 0.5 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 6BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Bonham
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Adderley
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Natalie Louise Vesty
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 6BJ records about 41 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.
The median sale price around SE25 6BJ in South Norwood Hill is £460,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 6BJ, including Cypress Primary School (Good), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 6BJ is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 1,208 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 6BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE25 6BJ is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Bonham (Liberal Democrats), Mark Adderley (Green Party) and Natalie Louise Vesty (Green Party).