SE25 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Lancaster Road, 0.5km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE25 4BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 3.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00180994 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ.
184
31
£ 55,400 /yr
44%
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
48% of SE25 4BJ'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 down 3.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BJ. The average age is 31.2. 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
£ 292,500
11 sales · Mean £ 278,272
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Detached
£ 765,000
2 sales · Mean £ 765,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BJ has low crime rates — 41 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
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Harris Aspire Academy
South Norwood Primary
Cypress Primary School
Beckmead College
Crosfield Nursery School
Heavers Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.5 km
- KT Fishmonger0.4 km
- Modern News0.6 km
- Pink Icing Company0.8 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.3 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.4 km
- The Albion0.2 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
- The Portland Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- No. 241 Norwood0.5 km
- Seafood Den0.4 km
- V & J Bar Restaurant0.4 km
- 1885 Lounge0.3 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise1.0 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.5 km
- Topping Masters0.3 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Chicken World0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.3 km
- Norwood Junction0.6 km
- Birkbeck1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BJ · Data under Open Government Licence