Postcode SE25 6RB is located in a major urban area, within the Thornton Heath area of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Thornton Heath North East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 median sale price in Thornton Heath is £400,000 (around £454 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £310,000 and £465,000. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.
Thornton Heath North East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,363 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Thornton Heath North East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.4% 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.
The average income per household in Thornton Heath North East is £72,259 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 6RB.
Thornton Heath North East near SE25 6RB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grangewood Park | Large | Walking directions to Grangewood Park |
| 0.5 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Whitehorse Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Whitehorse Meadow |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £454 per square foot) in Thornton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £650,000 | £565 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £440,000 | £454 |
| Terraced | 80 | £433,500 | £457 |
| Flats | 44 | £271,250 | £450 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £282,500 | £436,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £264,000 | £467,500 | £433,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £442 | £453 | £470 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2025 | 136, Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6XB | Flats | Leasehold | £213,500 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Ground Floor Flat At, 227, Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6UU | Flats | Leasehold | £257,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, 235, Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6UU | Flats | Leasehold | £222,500 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 200, Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6UX | Flats | Leasehold | £191,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 188, Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6UX | Terraced | Freehold | £468,000 |
In the SE25 6RB postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Whitehorse Manor Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Whitehorse Manor Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE25 6RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | 120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 3-7 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Express Food & Wine | 15a Woodville Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LH | Walking directions to Express Food & Wine |
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 6RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Taylor
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Jose Piedade Fernandes
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Vicky Ekua Newton
Thornton Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 6RB records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6RB in Thornton Heath is £400,000 (about £454 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 6RB, including Whitehorse Manor Junior School (Good), Whitehorse Manor Infant School (Good) and Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE25 6RB is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 836 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 6RB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,363 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 6RB 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).