SE25 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lancaster Road, 0.7km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00005698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AF.
226
35
£ 45,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SE25 4AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AF. The average age is 34.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 405,000
13 sales · Mean £ 390,192
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AF has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cypress Primary School
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
James Dixon Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.8 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- G7 Express0.8 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.7 km
- Counter News0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.6 km
- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.7 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- No. 740.7 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.7 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.8 km
- Carivegan0.8 km
- Chave Do Douro0.9 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Desi Spice0.6 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.8 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Mayflower0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.6 km
- Norwood Junction0.9 km
- Anerley1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AF · Data under Open Government Licence