SE25 4AZ is a safe, established residential area on Cypress Road, 1.0km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00005659 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AZ.
364
34
£ 55,400 /yr
53%
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
SE25 4AZ has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 4AZ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AZ has low crime rates — 28 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
All Saints CofE Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
David Livingstone Academy
James Dixon Primary School
Beulah Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- Greens Superfoods0.4 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.8 km
- Spa Off Licence0.9 km
- Vicky Corner Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chave Do Douro0.4 km
- Reaching Higher At South Norwood Methodist Church1.0 km
- Stanley's Social Care & Co Working0.9 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.6 km
- The Manse0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Fryer Brothers And Chips0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buller Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood1.0 km
- Norwood Junction1.3 km
- Crystal Palace1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AZ · Data under Open Government Licence