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SE25 9GT

South Norwood

Croydon

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Overview

Postcode SE25 9GT is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

South Norwood Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Norwood Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in South Norwood Hill is £70,185 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 9GT.

Flood risk

N/A

South Norwood Hill near SE25 9GT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 9GT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.6 mi

4

Selhurst

Southern

Walking directions to Selhurst
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 9GT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miWhitehorse MeadowMediumWalking directions to Whitehorse Meadow

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
11,063.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.17(-16%)
Other theft
15.36(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.67(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+69%)
Vehicle crime
9.1(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
27%
African
64
17.63%
Other White
59
16.25%
Caribbean
58
15.98%
Other
15
4.13%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
46.32%
No qualifications
35
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.53%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
35.95%
Owns with a mortgage
46
30.07%
Other social rented
25
16.34%
Owns outright
15
9.8%
Social rents from council
7
4.58%
Total households: 153

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 9GT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 9GT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026Flat 2, Becton Court, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6HSFlatsLeasehold£130,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 8, Becton Court, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6HSFlatsLeasehold£245,000
21 Jul 2025Flat 1, Becton Court, Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6HSFlatsFreehold£250,000
21 May 202611A, Oliver Avenue, London, SE25 6TYFlatsLeasehold£285,000
05 Dec 202527, Oliver Avenue, London, SE25 6TYTerracedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SE25 9GT postcode area, located within South Norwood Hill, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 9GT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHarris Aspire AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

0.1 mi16 plusHarris Professional Skills Sixth FormFree schools 16 to 19

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy South NorwoodAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 9GT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 9GT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisSouth Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BSWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Express7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's120-122 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 Express

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 9GT, 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)South Norwood HillE02000200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 007EE01001144
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 9GT

Is SE25 9GT (South Norwood Hill) safe?

The area around SE25 9GT records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9GT?

The median sale price around SE25 9GT in South Norwood Hill is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 9GT?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 9GT, including Harris Aspire Academy (Outstanding), Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form (Good) and Harris Academy South Norwood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 9GT?

The closest station to SE25 9GT is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 432 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE25 9GT?

SE25 9GT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE25 9GT (South Norwood Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 9GT 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).