South Norwood Hill is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6BG is located in the Crystal Palace & Upper 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 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6DN, SE25 6DU, SE25 6BE, SE25 6SU, SE25 6DR, SE25 6DW, SE25 6BD, SE25 6DT, SE25 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE25 6BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 54.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 45.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 6BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 50.4% | 56% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 24.5% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.5% | 57.3% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 28.5% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 43.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.3% | 10.9% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 10.1% | 3.6% | -6.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 41.7% | 44.5% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 71% | 57.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 14% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 57.3% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 21.6% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.4% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 5.8% | 0.4% | 5.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Norwood Hill was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Norwood Hill has the 51st lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 440th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 43 Dorrington Court, 260 South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-27 | £243,128 |
| Flat 50 Dorrington Court, 260 South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-09-17 | £257,154 |
| Flat 53 Dorrington Court, 260 South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2024-03-21 | £195,226 |
| Flat 57 Dorrington Court, 260 South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-08-26 | £262,987 |
| Flat 40 Dorrington Court, 260 South Norwood Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-05-12 | £247,994 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,619 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 | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Infant School Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,679 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,236 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 | 1,339 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,300 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 | 3,805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 670 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 793 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chave Do Douro | 281 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 167 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 167 yd | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 142 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood | 720 yd | |
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 799 yd | |
| First Step Day Nursery | 11 Harold Road, Upper Norwood | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 145 yd | |
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 325 yd | |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 705 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 784 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 840 yd | |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 924 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 | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.