SE25 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00005706 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4BQ.
469
34
£ 45,900 /yr
49%
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
Cultural diversity defines SE25 4BQ — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BQ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 4BQ is moderate at 55 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
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
South Norwood Primary
Crosfield Nursery School
Beckmead College
Stewart Fleming Primary School
Cypress Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Top Stream1.0 km
- No. 241 Norwood0.6 km
- Seafood Den0.3 km
- V & J Bar Restaurant0.4 km
- 1885 Lounge0.3 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.4 km
- KT Fishmonger0.4 km
- Modern News0.5 km
- Pink Icing Company0.6 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.4 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Jolly Sailor0.4 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.4 km
- The Albion0.2 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
- The Portland Arms0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.5 km
- Topping Masters0.2 km
- Marlow Fish Bar0.9 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- Chicken World0.4 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.3 km
- Norwood Junction0.5 km
- Birkbeck1.1 km
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