SE25 4AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00005698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4AR.
226
35
£ 45,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SE25 4AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AR. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AR has low crime rates — 36 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
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
South Norwood Primary
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
- Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
- G7 Express0.7 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.5 km
- Counter News0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.6 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- No. 740.6 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
- Carivegan0.7 km
- Communitea0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Desi Spice0.5 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Mayflower0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.8 km
- Anerley1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AR · Data under Open Government Licence