SE25 4BA 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.
The people who live in SE25 4BA are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00005696 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4BA.
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£ 55,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
55% of SE25 4BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BA. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 303,250
4 sales · Mean £ 299,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BA has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Beulah Infants' School
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe De Niro0.4 km
- Astra Home0.9 km
- First Step Day Nursery1.0 km
- Chave Do Douro0.4 km
- Reaching Higher At South Norwood Methodist Church1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.8 km
- BP MFG SOUTHNORWOOD0.8 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- Greens Superfoods0.4 km
- Spa Off Licence0.9 km
- + 2 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 Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood1.0 km
- Norwood Junction1.3 km
- Crystal Palace1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BA · Data under Open Government Licence