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SE25 6DA

South Norwood Hill

Thornton Heath

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Detailed insights for SE25 6DA

Overview

Postcode SE25 6DA is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton Heath ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath North East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.8 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Thornton Heath North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,470 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thornton Heath North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 44 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.6%

Approximately 20.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SE25 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North East near SE25 6DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 6DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.9 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.9 mi

4

Anerley

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Anerley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Norwood LakeLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Lake
0.3 miGrangewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Grangewood Park
0.2 miBeaulieu HeightsLargeWalking directions to Beaulieu Heights

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
9,113.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.95(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-67%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-8%)
Other theft
4.11(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
37.7%
African
75
16.93%
Caribbean
74
16.7%
Other
26
5.87%
Other White
24
5.42%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
50%
Level 3 (A level)
58
16.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
11.85%
No qualifications
35
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
40.65%
Owns outright
40
25.81%
Other social rented
30
19.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Median price£400,500
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£321K – £470K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £985,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£650,000£565
Terraced82£435,875£459
Semi-Detached10£432,500£454
Flats37£277,500£453

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,500£418,000£380,500
2017£252,000£367,500£375,000
2018£270,000£413,000£405,000
2019£270,000£435,000£384,000
2020£280,000£400,000£406,500
2021£289,000£439,500£415,000
2022£287,000£468,000£438,000
2023£280,000£434,000£425,000
2024£282,500£450,000£435,000
2025£280,000£436,000£443,475
2026£273,750£657,500£432,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£440£463£393
2017£434£414£386
2018£455£388£410
2019£402£421£398
2020£435£442£425
2021£455£402£433
2022£468£481£470
2023£458£439£473
2024£436£464£442
2025£448£454£463
2026£452£505£470
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thornton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 2025Flat 10, Maria Court, 2, Cypress Road, London, SE25 6BJOtherLeasehold£250,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 18, Dorrington Court, 260, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6BEFlatsLeasehold£335,000
01 Aug 2025143, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DETerracedFreehold£560,000
18 Dec 202554, Wharncliffe Gardens, London, SE25 6DQTerracedFreehold£607,000
05 May 20263, Karen Lodge, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AUFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the SE25 6DA postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCypress Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHarris City Academy Crystal PalaceAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens
0.2 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCrystal Convenience StoreBeulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQWalking directions to Crystal Convenience Store
0.4 miVicky Corner Shop12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HYWalking directions to Vicky Corner Shop
0.5 miSpa Off Licence106 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TZWalking directions to Spa Off Licence

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 6DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Taylor

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jose Piedade Fernandes

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vicky Ekua Newton

Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardThornton HeathE05011486
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath North EastE02000199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 006CE01001150
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 6DA

Is SE25 6DA (Thornton Heath North East) safe?

The area around SE25 6DA records about 44 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 6DA?

The median sale price around SE25 6DA in Thornton Heath North East is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 6DA?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 6DA, 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.

What is the nearest station to SE25 6DA?

The closest station to SE25 6DA is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 1,282 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE25 6DA?

SE25 6DA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,470 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE25 6DA (Thornton Heath North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE25 6DA is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Taylor (Labour and Co-operative Party), Jose Piedade Fernandes (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Vicky Ekua Newton (Labour and Co-operative Party).