SE25 4AS is a safe, established residential area on Howden Road, 0.7km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00005700 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWDEN ROAD, SE25 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWDEN ROAD, SE25 4AS.
288
42
£ 55,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE25 4AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £563k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £563k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AS. The average age is 42.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 710,000
9 sales · Mean £ 671,777
Flat
£ 284,975
6 sales · Mean £ 271,658
Detached
£ 1,060,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AS has low crime rates — 30 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
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
James Dixon Primary School
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.9 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.8 km
- G7 Express1.0 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.8 km
- Counter News0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.8 km
- Buller Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.7 km
- The Cherry Tree1.0 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- No. 740.8 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.9 km
- Carivegan0.9 km
- Chave Do Douro0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Desi Spice0.8 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.8 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.8 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Mayflower0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.8 km
- Norwood Junction1.0 km
- Anerley1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AS · Data under Open Government Licence