Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

488

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE25 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

49% of SE25 4BS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

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

SE25 4BS is a mixed residential area on Southern Avenue, 0.5km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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. Property: Prices average £588k, up 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00181025 (shared with 6 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 4BS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.9%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean31.0%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 602,500

8 sales · Mean £ 573,125

Semi-Detached

£ 640,000

6 sales · Mean £ 663,000

Flat

£ 372,000

1 sales · Mean £ 372,000

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

Crime around SE25 4BS 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour100
Vehicle crime57
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.5 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.7 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils0.8 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.9 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils1.0 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.6 km
  • Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
  • G7 Express0.5 km
  • Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.4 km
  • Counter News0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Albion0.3 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.6 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.4 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • No. 740.4 km
  • Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
  • Carivegan0.6 km
  • Communitea0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Desi Spice0.5 km
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
  • Favourite Tasty Chicken0.9 km
  • Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.4 km
  • Norwood Junction0.7 km
  • Anerley1.2 km