SE19 1BW is a mixed residential area on Central Hill, 0.6km from Upper Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 22.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00005808 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1BW.
282
38
£ 58,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE19 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 22.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1BW. 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
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
£ 328,999
44 sales · Mean £ 348,217
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1BW is moderate at 76 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
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
St Joseph's RC Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway Bell0.5 km
- The Paxton1.0 km
- The Two Towers1.0 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.3 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.9 km
- Eastern cuisine0.7 km
- Rock steady rum lounge0.6 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Golden Fry0.4 km
- Spice Hill0.6 km
- Tasty Flavours1.0 km
- Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.2 km
- Elia The Authentic Greek0.2 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- H m newsmarket0.7 km
- Shell uk ltd (grocery)1.0 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Sefgrove Chemist0.3 km
- Laksha News1.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.7 km
- Crystal Palace0.9 km
- Penge1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191BW · Data under Open Government Licence