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South Norwood

24,973 people · median £345,000 · Croydon

Good for schools
Croydon Council · Conservative mayor · council NOC, Labour largest   28/70 seats · 40% · OCD 2026
69/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£345k
median price
+1.1%
5-year growth
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£345k
median sold price
10.6 yrs
of local pay to buy
+1.1%
5-year change
£474k
typical terraced
11 min
London — fastest
17
rail stations
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
159
schools total
15.9
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
151
green spaces
8.1
PM2.5 · WHO 5
709
eat & drink
229
shops
77.4%
gigabit
50
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

Score by what matters: AffordabilityCommuteSchoolsSafetyEnvironmentAmenities

Sold price trend +1.1%

£209k£271k£334k£396k20142025£378,000
£226,750 in 2014 → £378,000 in 2025 · 360 sales in 12 months
In Croydon:
5th cheapest of 26 neighbourhoods

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Below this neighbourhood: the map places South Norwood among Croydon's neighbourhoods — go finer to individual streets and their sold-price history.

The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

South Norwood is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 24,973. The median house price is £345,000, with 360 sales recorded in the 12 months to May 2026.

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Flats form the largest proportion, with a median price of £258,000, while terraced homes median £473,500 and semi-detached £721,250. The area has a median age of 36.7 years. Owner-occupied homes account for 46.2 per cent of households. Deprivation levels are notable, with about 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived than South Norwood. The population is ethnically diverse: 43.3 per cent White, 34.4 per cent Black, 9.6 per cent Mixed, and 8.8 per cent Asian. Educational attainment is relatively high, with 44.3 per cent of residents aged 16 and over holding level 4 qualifications or above. Air quality is moderate, with annual mean nitrogen dioxide at 15.9 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 8.1. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 96.6 per cent superfast coverage. The area falls within the London Borough of Croydon, with council tax band D at £2,599.91 for 2026/27.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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