Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SOUTH NORWOOD HILL, SE25 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH NORWOOD HILL, SE25 6DN.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE25 6DN 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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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE25 6DN combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£807k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £807k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 4.4% year-on-year.

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

SE25 6DN is a safe, established residential area on South Norwood Hill, 0.9km from Norwood, Upper in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Thornton Heath ward and the Croydon North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE25, SE25 6DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £807k, up 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00005720 (shared with 9 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 SE25 6DN. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.7%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean22.8%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 807,500

2 sales · Mean £ 807,500

Semi-Detached

£ 790,000

1 sales · Mean £ 790,000

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

SE25 6DN has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 behaviour62
Violence and sexual offences60
Vehicle crime36
Public order20
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.5 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.8 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils0.8 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Beulah Junior School

Good249 pupils1.0 km
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St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy

Good372 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
  • Greens Superfoods0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Londis At South Norwood Service Station1.0 km
  • Spa Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Chave Do Douro0.2 km
  • The Beulah Spa Harvester0.8 km
  • The Lakes Cafe0.8 km
  • Cafe De Niro0.2 km
  • Crystal Palace Football Club1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Memories Restaurant1.0 km
  • Fryer Brothers And Chips0.2 km
  • New Silver Sea0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buller Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood1.2 km
  • Thornton Heath1.4 km
  • Norwood Junction1.4 km