SE25 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE25 4AH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00005702 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AH.
283
36
£ 45,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE25 4AH — 61% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AH. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 303,750
2 sales · Mean £ 303,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AH has low crime rates — 48 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
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Cypress Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
South Norwood Primary
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
- Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
- G7 Express0.6 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.5 km
- Counter News0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.4 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- No. 740.5 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
- Carivegan0.7 km
- Communitea0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Desi Spice0.4 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- Favourite Tasty Chicken1.0 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.7 km
- Anerley1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AH · Data under Open Government Licence