South Norwood Hill is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6AH is located in the South Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6BY, SE25 6AJ, SE25 4BY, SE25 4AE, SE25 6BZ, SE25 4AD, SE25 4BZ, SE25 6UG, SE25 6UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE25 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 49.1% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.9% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 42% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 13.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 58.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.5% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE25 6AH this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.9% | 54.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 47.1% | 58.5% | 11.4% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 64.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 63.9% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 21.3% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 3.8% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 9.1% | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Norwood Hill was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Norwood Hill has the 45th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 400th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Woodvale Court South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-05-02 | £346,183 |
| Flat 5 Woodvale Court South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-12-22 | £295,037 |
| Flat 2 Woodvale Court South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-29 | £273,492 |
| Flat 9 Woodvale Court South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2017-09-08 | £293,804 |
| Flat 5 Woodvale Court South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2016-07-22 | £308,300 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 915 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's Social Care & Co Working | Stanley Hall, South Norwood Hill | 455 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 477 yd | |
| The Manse | 11 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 506 yd | |
| Food Stop | 31 High Street, South Norwood | 636 yd | |
| Jerry's Waffles | 26A High Street, South Norwood | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 636 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 677 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 700 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 834 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill | 27B High Street, South Norwood | 636 yd | |
| Flavaz First | 3 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 665 yd | |
| Iro Sushi | 4 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 665 yd | |
| Morleys | 9 High Street, South Norwood | 668 yd | |
| Pizza To Pizza | 2 High Street, South Norwood | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 506 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 709 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 470 yd | |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 549 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 592 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 675 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,011 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.