Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

HOWDEN ROAD, SE25 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWDEN ROAD, SE25 4AS.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE25 4AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE25 4AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £563k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £563k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

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

SE25 4AS is a safe, established residential area on Howden Road, 0.7km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £563k, down 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00005700 (shared with 6 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 4AS. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.4%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean28.5%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 710,000

9 sales · Mean £ 671,777

Flat

£ 284,975

6 sales · Mean £ 271,658

Detached

£ 1,060,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000

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

SE25 4AS has low crime rates — 30 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime39
Other theft11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.7 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.9 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils1.0 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.9 km
  • Eelam Mini Market0.8 km
  • G7 Express1.0 km
  • Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.8 km
  • Counter News0.9 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.8 km
  • Buller Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Albion0.7 km
  • The Cherry Tree1.0 km
  • The Jolly Sailor0.8 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • No. 740.8 km
  • Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Brown & Green Cafe0.9 km
  • Carivegan0.9 km
  • Chave Do Douro0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Desi Spice0.8 km
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.8 km
  • Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Golden Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Mayflower0.8 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.8 km
  • Norwood Junction1.0 km
  • Anerley1.3 km