SE25 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For serious buyers, SE25 4BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k, down 20.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00005703 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BL.
339
42
£ 55,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SE25 4BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £670k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £670k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BL. The average age is 41.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 626,500
2 sales · Mean £ 626,500
Semi-Detached
£ 617,497
8 sales · Mean £ 627,499
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BL has low crime rates — 38 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
Cypress Primary School
Harris Aspire Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
Beckmead College
South Norwood Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- G7 Express0.7 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.6 km
- Counter News0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.8 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.6 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- No. 740.6 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
- Carivegan0.7 km
- Chave Do Douro1.0 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Desi Spice0.5 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Mayflower0.6 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.8 km
- Anerley1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BL · Data under Open Government Licence