Grange Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6DW 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 Grange Avenue, London, SE25 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6SX, SE25 6DN, SE25 6SU, SE25 6DY, SE25 6SY, SE25 6DL, SE25 6BG, SE25 6DU, SE25 6SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE25 6DW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 37.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 45.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 47.1% | 50.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 12.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 47.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.2% | 8.6% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 64.7% | 57.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 79.9% | 73.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| 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 | 78.5% | 73.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 21.9% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 0.6% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Avenue was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Grange Avenue has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 442nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Grange Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-02-09 | £572,478 |
| 7 Grange Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,750 | 2022-08-18 | £596,638 |
| 6 Grange Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-04-19 | £527,015 |
| 6 Grange Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-05-07 | £620,829 |
| 7 Grange Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-10-18 | £526,075 |
SE25 6DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE25 6DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,106 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 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,545 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 | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Infant School Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,258 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 | 3,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,465 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,321 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,203 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 | 3,709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,898 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 | 805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 928 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 220 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 220 yd | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 142 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood | 658 yd | |
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | Beulah Spa, 41 Beulah Hill | 877 yd | |
| First Step Day Nursery | 11 Harold Road, Upper Norwood | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 200 yd | |
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 842 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 991 yd | |
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 1,017 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 918 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 921 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 | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.