Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4DG.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

48% of SE25 4DG's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

SE25 4DG is a safe, established residential area on Lancaster Road, 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00180994 (shared with 3 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 4DG. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean32.0%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 630,000

1 sales · Mean £ 630,000

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

SE25 4DG has low crime rates — 48 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 offences160
Anti-social behaviour116
Vehicle crime55
Other theft34
Drugs28

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.2 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.5 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Crosfield Nursery School

Good74 pupils0.9 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.9 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.9 km
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Stewart Fleming Primary School

Outstanding484 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Penge Food And Wine0.4 km
  • KT Fishmonger0.4 km
  • Modern News0.5 km
  • Pink Icing Company0.7 km
  • Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.4 km
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.4 km
  • The Albion0.2 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.5 km
  • The Portland Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • No. 241 Norwood0.5 km
  • Seafood Den0.4 km
  • V & J Bar Restaurant0.4 km
  • 1885 Lounge0.3 km
  • Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Topping Masters0.3 km
  • Marlow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Apna Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Chicken World0.3 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.3 km
  • Norwood Junction0.5 km
  • Birkbeck1.2 km