SE25 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Norhyrst Avenue, 0.5km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For serious buyers, SE25 4BY 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. 91% 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 — 52% 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 £535k, down 5.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00005704 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BY.
335
42
£ 55,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE25 4BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £535k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BY. The average age is 42.3. 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
£ 535,500
16 sales · Mean £ 575,608
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BY 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.
school Local Schools
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
Cypress Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Beckmead College
South Norwood Primary
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Heavers Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.6 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.7 km
- G7 Express0.7 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.5 km
- Counter News0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
- Buller Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Albion0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Clifton Arms0.9 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- No. 740.5 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
- Carivegan0.6 km
- Chave Do Douro0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Desi Spice0.7 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.7 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.6 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Mayflower0.6 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.7 km
- Selhurst1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BY · Data under Open Government Licence