Whitehorse Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 6UF 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 Whitehorse Lane, London, SE25 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 6UJ, SE25 6UQ, SE25 6UG, SE25 6UN, SE25 6UH, SE25 6UB, SE25 6UL, SE25 6UW, SE25 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 6UF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 37.9% | 46.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 35.8% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 50.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 14.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 16.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 43.2% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 23.5% | 24.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 23.4% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 41.8% | 37.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 66.9% | 72.3% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 8.3% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 72.3% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.8% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.3% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 0% | -22.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehorse Lane was 101.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitehorse Lane has the 36th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 376th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Whitehorse Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2025-03-31 | £515,219 |
| 294 Whitehorse Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-07-25 | £633,889 |
| 310 Whitehorse Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-12-19 | £447,940 |
| 314 Whitehorse Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,500 | 2022-05-27 | £661,931 |
| 304 Whitehorse Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-10-14 | £534,412 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,450 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 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 960 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,586 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 | 3,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,031 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 | 633 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,720 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 | 4,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,583 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 | 633 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's Social Care & Co Working | Stanley Hall, South Norwood Hill | 533 yd | |
| The Manse | 11 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 567 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Football Club | Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 616 yd | |
| St Chad's Roman Catholic Church | Church Hall, Burgoyne Road | 632 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 722 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 732 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 736 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 859 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 544 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 544 yd | |
| Go Go Fresh UK | Selhurst Railway Station, Selhurst Road | 681 yd | |
| Morleys | 9 High Street, South Norwood | 698 yd | |
| Pizza To Pizza | 2 High Street, South Norwood | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 567 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 786 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 437 yd | |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 630 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 650 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.