Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SE19 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE19 1BP.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE19 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SE19 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE19 1BP is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Upper Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE19 1BP has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00005808 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1BP. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE19 1BP is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences175
Public order46
Criminal damage and arson43
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.2 km
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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.5 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.9 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.5 km
  • The Paxton0.9 km
  • The Two Towers0.9 km
  • The Sparrowhawk0.4 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.9 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.7 km
  • Rock steady rum lounge0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.5 km
  • Spice Hill0.6 km
  • Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.3 km
  • Elia The Authentic Greek0.3 km
  • Reggae Kitchen / Wings N Tings / Hungry Birds / Fully Loaded0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • H m newsmarket0.7 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Sefgrove Chemist0.3 km
  • Laksha News0.9 km
  • Paxton Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.7 km
  • Crystal Palace1.0 km
  • Penge1.5 km