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.
SOUTH NORWOOD HILL, SE25 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH NORWOOD HILL, SE25 6DN.
360
43
£ 56,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cypress Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
David Livingstone Academy
Beulah Infants' School
Beulah Junior School
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Harris Academy South Norwood
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE256DN · Data under Open Government Licence