SE25 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Cypress Road, 1.0km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE25 4AU has the character of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £675k, up 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00005696 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AU.
323
34
£ 55,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE25 4AU — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AU. The average age is 34.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 675,000
9 sales · Mean £ 674,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AU has low crime rates — 31 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
Cypress Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
All Saints CofE Primary School
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
James Dixon Primary School
David Livingstone Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- Greens Superfoods0.4 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.8 km
- Spa Off Licence0.9 km
- Vicky Corner Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Albion1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chave Do Douro0.4 km
- Food Stop1.0 km
- Reaching Higher At South Norwood Methodist Church1.0 km
- Stanley's Social Care & Co Working0.8 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- The Grill1.0 km
- Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Fryer Brothers And Chips0.4 km
- Taste Buzz1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buller Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood1.0 km
- Norwood Junction1.2 km
- Crystal Palace1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AU · Data under Open Government Licence