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.
SE19 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE19 1BP.
282
38
£ 58,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Rockmount Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Priory School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE191BP · Data under Open Government Licence