Is Norwood a good place to live?
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In Norwood (S21 2), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £219,972 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 4% below average
- B Floodlow risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£219,972
Population
2,459
Recorded crime
258.1
Schools
2
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Norwood S21 2
Norwood S21 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~801 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in S21 2, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (4 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in S21 2 (May 24–Jun 26, average 11/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 44
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 1,024
Owned 69% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for S21 2.
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Norwood S21 2: frequently asked questions
Is Norwood S21 2 a good place to live?
In Norwood (S21 2), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £219,972 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Norwood S21 2?
Recorded crime in Norwood S21 2 runs at 258.1 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Norwood S21 2 safe?
Crime in Norwood S21 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Norwood S21 2 runs at 258.1 per 1,000 properties, 4% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Norwood S21 2?
Homes in Norwood S21 2 sell for around £219,972 on average, based on 18 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Norwood S21 2 at risk of flooding?
Norwood S21 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~801 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Norwood S21 2?
There are 2 schools in Norwood S21 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Norwood S21 2 a deprived area?
Norwood S21 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).