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SE25 6PU

Holmesdale Road

South Norwood

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Detailed insights for SE25 6PU

Overview

Postcode SE25 6PU 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Thornton Heath Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Thornton Heath Central is £60,228 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 6PU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Selhurst located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 6PU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.5 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.6 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 6PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGrangewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Grangewood Park
0.4 miHeavers MeadowLargeWalking directions to Heavers Meadow
0.4 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
5,769.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.21(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.26(-17%)
Shoplifting
17.12(+71%)
Drugs
15.41(+149%)
Vehicle crime
11.99(+28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
31.8%
Caribbean
56
17.13%
African
29
8.87%
Other Black
24
7.34%
Other Asian
20
6.12%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
40.84%
No qualifications
43
16.41%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
27.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.21%
Owns outright
26
21.85%
Social rents from council
23
19.33%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in South Norwood

Median price£337,500
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £485K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£590,000£474
Terraced53£505,000£500
Detached1£450,000£573
Flats82£285,000£478

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Norwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Norwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Norwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Norwood in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 202530, Wooderson Close, London, SE25 6PJTerracedFreehold£850,000
01 Jul 2026216, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6PTTerracedFreehold£400,000
18 May 2026222, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6PTTerracedFreehold£365,000
25 Mar 2026172, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6PTTerracedFreehold£155,000
23 Feb 2026150, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6PTTerracedFreehold£467,000

Schools

In the SE25 6PU postcode area, located within Thornton Heath Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 6PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBeckmead CollegeAcademy special converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHeavers Farm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6PU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 6PU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCostcutter3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miLondisSouth Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BSWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miWhitehorse Stores330-332 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2LFWalking directions to Whitehorse Stores

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

Local councillors

Martyn Post

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Melanie Dorothea Felten

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tracey Jo Hague

South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardSouth NorwoodE05011485
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Thornton Heath CentralE02000203
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 010DE01001111
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 6PU

Is SE25 6PU (Thornton Heath Central) safe?

The area around SE25 6PU 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.

What is the average house price near SE25 6PU?

The median sale price around SE25 6PU in Thornton Heath Central is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 6PU?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 6PU, including Beckmead College, St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Heavers Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 6PU?

The closest station to SE25 6PU is Selhurst in TfL zone 4, about 685 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 6PU?

SE25 6PU 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).

Who represents SE25 6PU (Thornton Heath Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 6PU 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).

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