Ross Road is in South Norwood, London and in Croydon district. SE25 6SB is located in the Thornton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ross Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 6SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6SW, SE25 6SG, SE25 6SJ, SE25 6RX, SE25 6SR, SE25 6SQ, SE25 6TU, SE25 6SH, SE25 6SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE25 6SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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% | 53.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE25 6SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 36.3% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 52% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 60.7% | 57.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 4.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 11.7% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 53.8% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 6.1% | -7.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 39.9% | 54.8% | 14.9% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 72.6% | 72.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 6.5% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 72.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 24.2% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0.4% | -19.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ross Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 95th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Ross Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2025-08-08 | £254,413 |
| 64 Ross Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-12-19 | £628,131 |
| Ground Floor Flat 57 Ross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2022-12-15 | £448,030 |
| 51A Ross Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-12-15 | £642,454 |
| 39 Ross Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2022-09-30 | £240,420 |
SE25 6SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,072 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 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , CR7 8NJ | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | 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 | 3,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,747 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 | 3,885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,322 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 | 897 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 979 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace Football Club | Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 590 yd | |
| Chave Do Douro | 281 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 697 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 697 yd | |
| The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen | 33 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 787 yd | |
| Emek Kebab | 19 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 888 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 926 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 965 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 1,024 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 540 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 540 yd | |
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 676 yd | |
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 88 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 676 yd | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 31 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 872 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 238 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 432 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 862 yd | |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 941 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 966 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 | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.