Postcode SE25 6BL is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from SE25 6BL.
Thornton Heath Central near SE25 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
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 6BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 140, Clifton Road, London, SE25 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 126, Clifton Road, London, SE25 6QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 103, Clifton Road, London, SE25 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 113, Clifton Road, London, SE25 6QA | Terraced | Freehold | £372,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 138, Clifton Road, London, SE25 6QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the SE25 6BL postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
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 6BL, 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 6BL records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE25 6BL in Thornton Heath Central 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 6BL, including Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Requires improvement), Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good) and Thornton Heath Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 6BL is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 674 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE25 6BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,298 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 6BL 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).