Clifton Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6NJ 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 Clifton Road, London, SE25 6NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6NL, SE25 6PJ, SE25 6HY, SE25 6JJ, SE25 6NN, SE25 6LF, SE25 6NW, SE25 6PX, SE25 6PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 6NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 66.3% | 56.5% | -9.8% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.3% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 44.3% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 7.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 41.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 14% | 6.5% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.8% | 13.8% | -6.0% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 11.4% |
| Other Black | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 39.2% | 44.7% | 5.5% | 81.4% | -36.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 64.6% | 55.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 55.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 26% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 5% | -9.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 3.7% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Road was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 467th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Clifton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-20 | £182,325 |
| Flat B 15A Clifton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2025-05-16 | £234,368 |
| Flat C 15A Clifton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-31 | £358,776 |
| Flat 2 11A Clifton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2025-03-18 | £295,518 |
| Flat 5 11 Clifton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-02-27 | £282,126 |
SE25 6NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 677 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 | 804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | - not rated | 312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,024 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 | 649 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,860 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 | 4,254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 649 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Start Late Finish | Scout Hut, Alverston Gardens | 296 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club | Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 351 yd | |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Church | Church Hall, Burgoyne Road | 440 yd | |
| The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen | 33 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 482 yd | |
| Emek Kebab | 19 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 7 yd | |
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 572 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 793 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 802 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 88 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 353 yd | |
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 381 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 381 yd | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 31 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 482 yd | |
| Mak's Chinese Takeaway | 432 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 344 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 861 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 882 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 945 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.