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SE25 6SL

Wharncliffe Road

Thornton Heath

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Overview

Postcode SE25 6SL 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 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 Thornton Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grangewood Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Thornton Heath North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Thornton Heath North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SE25 6SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North East near SE25 6SL 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 Thornton Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 6SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.8 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.9 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 6SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrangewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Grangewood Park
0.3 miBeaulieu HeightsLargeWalking directions to Beaulieu Heights
0.4 miThe LawnsLargeWalking directions to The Lawns

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
6,026.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.38(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.86(-55%)
Vehicle crime
7.56(-19%)
Drugs
5.67(-9%)
Public order
3.15(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
45.13%
African
42
11.7%
Other White
41
11.42%
Caribbean
31
8.64%
Indian
18
5.01%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
47.49%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.05%
No qualifications
37
12.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.35%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
45.52%
Owns outright
56
41.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.96%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.24%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Thornton Heath

Median price£400,500
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£310K – £468K

Based on 129 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
Semi-Detached11£440,000£454
Terraced78£438,375£474
Flats38£273,750£449

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£440,000
2026£277,500£657,500£425,000
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£447£454£464
2026£426£505£478
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 6SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202536, Wharncliffe Road, London, SE25 6SLTerracedFreehold£408,888
06 Jun 202536, Wharncliffe Road, London, SE25 6SLTerracedFreehold£465,000
30 Apr 202580, Wharncliffe Road, London, SE25 6SLTerracedFreehold£700,000
01 Aug 202524, Grangecliffe Gardens, London, SE25 6SZTerracedFreehold£500,000
28 Mar 2025313A, Grange Road, London, SE25 6TDFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the SE25 6SL postcode area, located within Thornton Heath North East, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 6SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCypress Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeulah Infants' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDavid Livingstone AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 6SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 6SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens
0.3 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miVicky Corner Shop12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HYWalking directions to Vicky Corner Shop
0.3 miCrystal Convenience StoreBeulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQWalking directions to Crystal Convenience Store
0.4 miDay 1 Off Licence70 Heath Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8NEWalking directions to Day 1 Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

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 6SL, 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 006BE01001149
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 6SL

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

The area around SE25 6SL records about 42 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 6SL?

The median sale price around SE25 6SL in Thornton Heath North East is £400,500 (about £459 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 6SL?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 6SL, including Cypress Primary School (Good), Beulah Infants' School (Good) and David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 6SL?

The closest station to SE25 6SL is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,118 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 6SL?

SE25 6SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE25 6SL 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.