SE25 4BZ 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE25, SE25 4BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k, up 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00005704 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORHYRST AVENUE, SE25 4BZ.
335
42
£ 55,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BZ 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 4BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £577k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £577k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BZ. 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
£ 550,000
8 sales · Mean £ 544,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BZ has low crime rates — 33 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- Clifton Food And Wine0.9 km
- Penge Food And Wine0.7 km
- KT Fishmonger0.5 km
- Modern News0.9 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.2 km
- + 28 more
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
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.5 km
- The Albion0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Clifton Arms0.9 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.7 km
- Anerley1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BZ · Data under Open Government Licence