Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SE25 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4BF.

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Population

469

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE25 4BF has a highly multicultural community character — 62% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE25 4BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00005706 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BF. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.4%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean33.0%
Other / Mixed17.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE25 4BF is moderate at 50 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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour127
Vehicle crime54
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.6 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Stewart Fleming Primary School

Outstanding484 pupils0.9 km
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Crosfield Nursery School

Good74 pupils0.9 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils1.0 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Graces Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Top Stream0.9 km
  • No. 241 Norwood0.7 km
  • Seafood Den0.4 km
  • V & J Bar Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 39 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Penge Food And Wine0.3 km
  • KT Fishmonger0.5 km
  • Modern News0.5 km
  • Pink Icing Company0.7 km
  • Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.5 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.5 km
  • The Albion0.3 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.6 km
  • The Portland Arms0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.6 km
  • Topping Masters0.1 km
  • Marlow Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Apna Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Chicken World0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.4 km
  • Norwood Junction0.6 km
  • Birkbeck1.0 km