Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SUNDIAL AVENUE, SE25 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDIAL AVENUE, SE25 4BU.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

42

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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 4BU 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE25 4BU combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£600k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SE25 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Sundial Avenue, 0.5km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE25, SE25 4BU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00005703 (shared with 4 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 4BU. 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

White / British55.0%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.9%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 547,500

2 sales · Mean £ 547,500

Semi-Detached

£ 555,000

2 sales · Mean £ 555,000

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

SE25 4BU has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Anti-social behaviour70
Vehicle crime56
Other theft26
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.7 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.9 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.9 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Heavers Farm Primary School

Good484 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Clifton Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Penge Food And Wine0.7 km
  • KT Fishmonger0.6 km
  • Modern News0.9 km
  • Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.3 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Cafe De Niro0.9 km
  • No. 241 Norwood0.6 km
  • Seafood Den0.7 km
  • The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese0.7 km
  • Cafe Terra And Deli0.6 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
  • The Albion0.5 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.7 km
  • The Clifton Arms1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Topping Masters0.6 km
  • Caribbean Best0.8 km
  • New Dragon0.7 km
  • Sitar0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.5 km
  • Norwood Junction0.7 km
  • Anerley1.3 km