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SE25 6SX

Grange Hill

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

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Detailed insights for SE25 6SX

Overview

Postcode SE25 6SX is located in a major urban area, within the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Thornton Heath North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from SE25 6SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornton Heath North East near SE25 6SX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 6SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath
0.9 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
1 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 6SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrangewood ParkLargeWalking directions to Grangewood Park
0.2 miBeaulieu HeightsLargeWalking directions to Beaulieu Heights
0.3 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 Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£586
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £640K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £586 per square foot) in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,700 up to £1,920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£822,500£611
Semi-Detached23£735,000£650
Terraced36£633,750£648
Flats103£365,000£560

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£730,000£325,000£666,000£502,500
2017£680,000£340,000£530,000£515,000
2018£596,000£353,150£537,500£519,825
2019£638,488£362,500£600,000£530,000
2020£722,500£358,000£627,250£593,750
2021£657,500£355,000£650,000£550,000
2022£787,500£337,250£700,000£595,000
2023£865,000£340,000£750,000£580,000
2024£900,000£350,000£674,445£623,000
2025£822,000£360,750£755,000£609,250
2026£701,248£350,000£695,248£627,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£432£540£559£502
2017£557£540£502£507
2018£481£542£524£536
2019£530£531£473£490
2020£529£553£501£532
2021£552£563£559£548
2022£595£552£571£539
2023£586£538£608£598
2024£557£550£595£616
2025£615£562£599£605
2026£689£556£650£645
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 6SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 20267, Grange Avenue, London, SE25 6DWTerracedFreehold£655,000
06 Mar 20267, Teesdale Gardens, London, SE25 6SUTerracedFreehold£580,000
28 Mar 2025302, Grange Road, London, SE19 3DFOtherFreehold£103,000
01 Aug 202524, Grangecliffe Gardens, London, SE25 6SZTerracedFreehold£500,000
28 May 2026Flat 11, Brae Court, South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DUFlatsLeasehold£242,500

Schools

In the SE25 6SX 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 6SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCypress Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDavid Livingstone AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 6SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGreens267 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DPWalking directions to Greens
0.1 miPremierSouth Norwood Hill, Croydon, SE25 6DRWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miCrystal Convenience StoreBeulah Hill, Croydon, SE19 3LQWalking directions to Crystal Convenience Store
0.3 miVicky Corner Shop12 Howberry Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HYWalking directions to Vicky Corner Shop
0.3 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 6SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Bonham

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Mark Adderley

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Natalie Louise Vesty

Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Green 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
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 6SX

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

The area around SE25 6SX 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 6SX?

The median sale price around SE25 6SX in Thornton Heath North East is £460,000 (about £586 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 6SX?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 6SX, including Cypress Primary School (Good), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and David Livingstone Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 6SX?

The closest station to SE25 6SX is Thornton Heath in TfL zone 4, about 1,322 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 6SX?

SE25 6SX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,722 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SE25 6SX is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Bonham (Liberal Democrats), Mark Adderley (Green Party) and Natalie Louise Vesty (Green Party).