Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SE25 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour149
Vehicle crime55
Other theft41
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Crosfield Nursery School

Good74 pupils0.8 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.9 km
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Stewart Fleming Primary School

Outstanding484 pupils1.0 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
hotel

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