Charnwood Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6NT 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 Charnwood Road, London, SE25 6NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6NU, SE25 6JL, SE25 6JH, SE25 6PA, SE25 6JF, SE25 6NZ, CR7 8SE, CR7 8RR, SE25 6JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE25 6NT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51% | 50% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 44.2% | 45.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 38.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 18.6% | 22.4% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 14.3% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 30.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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 | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 18.5% | 17.1% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 14.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.9% | 12.8% | -5.1% | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 32.5% | 38.6% | 6.1% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 63% | 56.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 56.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 23.1% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 3.1% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 8% | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnwood Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charnwood Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 265th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Charnwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-31 | £419,600 |
| St Columbas Hall Charnwood Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £390,500 | 2025-03-04 | £383,054 |
| 59 Charnwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2023-01-06 | £462,144 |
| 33 Charnwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £516,000 | 2022-12-14 | £487,129 |
| 41 Charnwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-14 | £398,787 |
SE25 6NT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE25 6NT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 196 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 | 749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 51 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Junior School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecclesbourne Primary School Attlee Close , CR7 7FA | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Road , CR0 2TB | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,124 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,752 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 | 2,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 892 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Nursing Home | 7A Zion Place, Thornton Heath | 183 yd | |
| Yah-So | 442 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 200 yd | |
| Delly's | 434 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 222 yd | |
| Finest Cafe | 336 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 305 yd | |
| The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen | 33 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 318 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 381 yd | |
| Pawsons Arms | The Pawsons Arms, 69 Pawsons Road | 494 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 511 yd | |
| Railway Telegraph | 19 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mak's Chinese Takeaway | 432 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 200 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 424 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 200 yd | |
| OTJ Delivery | 328 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 303 yd | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 31 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 319 yd | |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 321 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 546 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 798 yd | |
| Welcome Selhurst | 38 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 819 yd | |
| Lidl | 119-123 Whitehorse Road, Croydon | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Selhurst Sports Arena DAGNALL PARK | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| The Selhurst High School For Boys (Closed) The Crescent | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| The Brit School For Performing Arts THE CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 779 yd |
| Bensham Manor School ECCLESBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Trumble Gardens TRUMBLE GARDENS TRUMBLE GARDENS BRIGSTOCK ROAD | tennis courts | 995 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.