Ross Road is in South Norwood, London and in Croydon district. SE25 6TS is located in the Thornton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ross Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 6TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6TT, SE25 6TU, SE25 6RN, SE25 6SA, SE25 6TW, SE25 6RL, SE25 6RX, SE25 6RW, SE25 6SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 6TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 43.1% | 46.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 39.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 44.9% | 56.6% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 31.4% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.1% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 45% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 25.7% | 18.7% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 17.7% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 40.1% | 48.8% | 8.7% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 72.4% | 67.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 11.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| 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 | 71.1% | 67.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 27.6% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 0.3% | -22.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Road was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ross Road has the 54th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 464th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Thistledown Court, 103 Ross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-05-31 | £214,867 |
| Flat 2 Thistledown Court, 103 Ross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2006-09-22 | £216,729 |
| Flat 1 Thistledown Court, 103 Ross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,500 | 2006-05-25 | £218,971 |
| Flat 3 Thistledown Court, 103 Ross Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £49,997 | 2002-09-18 | £98,316 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 891 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 | 1,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8NJ | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beulah Infants' School Furze Road , CR7 8NJ | - not rated | 834 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 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 896 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,590 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 | 3,813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,370 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 | 766 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 920 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 | 951 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 448 yd | |
| The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen | 33 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Emek Kebab | 19 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Bucky's Restaurant | 35 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath | 37 High Street, Thornton Heath | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince George | 2-4 High Street, Thornton Heath | 708 yd | |
| Atlantic Bar | 61 High Street, Thornton Heath | 785 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 801 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 1,044 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 414 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 414 yd | |
| The Original Tasty Jerk Centre | 88 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 515 yd | |
| Doneagles Fish And Chips | 31 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 40-42 High Street, Thornton Heath | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 453 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 920 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 1,059 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, 2 - 32 Brigstock Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 103 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Thornton Heath Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 999 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 1,021 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.