Wharncliffe Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6SL 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 Wharncliffe Road, London, SE25 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6SN, SE25 6SZ, SE25 6SJ, SE25 6DQ, SE25 6TD, SE25 6DG, SE25 6SY, SE25 6TB, SE25 6TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE25 6SL 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 Wharncliffe Road 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.
Wharncliffe Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Wharncliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £408,888 | 2025-06-06 | £403,233 |
| 36 Wharncliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-06-06 | £458,569 |
| 80 Wharncliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2025-04-30 | £700,000 |
| 48 Wharncliffe Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-10-31 | £503,023 |
| 34 Wharncliffe Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2024-01-05 | £512,980 |
SE25 6SL 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 6SL 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 | 1,168 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 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,284 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 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , CR7 8NJ | - not rated | 810 yd | Community 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,163 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 | 3,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 1,154 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,923 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 | 3,681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 892 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 |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | 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 | 499 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 499 yd | |
| Wendys Fish Bar | 142 Spa Hill, Upper Norwood | 778 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club | Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 794 yd | |
| Ruby Spice | 125 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 997 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 480 yd | |
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 758 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 758 yd | |
| New Silver Sea | 165 Northwood Road, Thornton Heath | 844 yd | |
| Memories Restaurant | 117 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 449 yd | |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 980 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 179.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.