Postcode SE25 6LJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The nearest station is Selhurst, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from SE25 6LJ.
Selhurst North near SE25 6LJ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Blackhorse Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Road Recreation Ground |
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 6LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 67C, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 5QB | Flats | Leasehold | £171,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 1, 61, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 5QB | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 71, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 5QB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, Baskerville Court, 120, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6LL | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 93, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6LH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 |
In the SE25 6LJ postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welcome Newhurst | Selhurst New Road, Croydon, SE25 5PT | Walking directions to Welcome Newhurst |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 22 Selhurst Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5QF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 4 Towpath Way, Croydon, CR0 6BX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Mayuran Mini Market | 294 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LD | Walking directions to Mayuran Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Whitehorse Stores | 330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LF | Walking directions to Whitehorse Stores |
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 6LJ, 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 6LJ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6LJ in Selhurst North 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 6LJ, including Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good), Aya College (Educational Provision) (Requires improvement) and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 6LJ is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 178 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE25 6LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,160 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 6LJ 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).