Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BY.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean28.8%
Other / Mixed11.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime64
Other theft29
Burglary18

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.8 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils1.0 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 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
  • 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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
  • Buller Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

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