Suffolk Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6BF is located in the South Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Suffolk Road, London, SE25 6BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6EZ, SE25 6AE, SE25 6EB, SE25 6ET, SE25 6AB, SE25 6EE, SE25 4UD, SE25 6AA, SE25 6HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 6BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% | 51.4% | -7.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 41.5% | 48.6% | 7.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE25 6BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47% | 50.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 26.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 9.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 41.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 17.3% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 11.9% | -16.9% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 39.8% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 10.2% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 15.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.3% | 19.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 44.5% | 43.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 64.5% | 61.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 60% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 27.8% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.4% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Suffolk Road was 86.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Suffolk Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 7 Langham Court, 1A Suffolk Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-16 | £210,594 |
| Flat 4 Langham Court, 1A Suffolk Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-04-27 | £344,796 |
| Flat 5 Langham Court, 1A Suffolk Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-10-30 | £342,155 |
| Flat 3 Langham Court, 1A Suffolk Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-05-31 | £304,745 |
| Flat 4 Langham Court, 1A Suffolk Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-04-26 | £343,583 |
SE25 6BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Norwood Academy 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary School 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 257 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,231 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 | 4out of 4 | 257 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 396 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,461 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 Lounge | 20 High Street, South Norwood | 49 yd | |
| Jerry's Waffles | 26A High Street, South Norwood | 78 yd | |
| Beirut Gourmet | 68 High Street, South Norwood | 81 yd | |
| Banana Island Bar And Restaurant | Ground Floor Shop, 70 High Street | 82 yd | |
| Carters | 74 High Street, South Norwood | 82 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 82 yd | |
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 97 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 149 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 280 yd | |
| The Albert Tavern | The Albert, 65 Harrington Road | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fish & Chips | 72 High Street, South Norwood | 82 yd | |
| Chicken World | 67 High Street, South Norwood | 82 yd | |
| Flavaz First | 3 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 87 yd | |
| Iro Sushi | 4 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 87 yd | |
| The Grill | 27B High Street, South Norwood | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 102 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 254 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 837 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 76 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 768 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 944 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 956 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 1,010 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.