Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BS.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 58,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE19 1BS 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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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE19 1BS combines high owner-occupation (58%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £525k.

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

SE19 1BS is a mixed residential area on Central Hill, 0.5km from Norwood, Upper in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For families considering a move, SE19 1BS represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00005776 (shared with 6 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 1BS. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 373,500

13 sales · Mean £ 409,230

Semi-Detached

£ 845,000

1 sales · Mean £ 845,000

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

Crime around SE19 1BS is moderate at 67 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 behaviour187
Violence and sexual offences164
Public order47
Criminal damage and arson39
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.1 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.5 km
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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.6 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 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 Hart0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.8 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.7 km
  • Rock steady rum lounge0.6 km
  • + 61 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.5 km
  • Spice Hill0.6 km
  • Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.4 km
  • Elia The Authentic Greek0.4 km
  • Reggae Kitchen / Wings N Tings / Hungry Birds / Fully Loaded0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • H m newsmarket0.7 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Sefgrove Chemist0.4 km
  • Laksha News0.9 km
  • Paxton Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.7 km
  • Crystal Palace1.1 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.6 km