SE25 4AX is a safe, established residential area on Sunset Gardens, 0.9km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £767k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00005696 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNSET GARDENS, SE25 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNSET GARDENS, SE25 4AX.
323
34
£ 55,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE25 4AX has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AX. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 720,000
7 sales · Mean £ 700,435
Detached
£ 657,500
1 sales · Mean £ 657,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AX has low crime rates — 29 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
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
David Livingstone Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.9 km
- KT Fishmonger1.0 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.7 km
- Checkpoint Convenience Store1.0 km
- Crystal Supermarket1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Jolly Sailor1.0 km
- Trude Rotisserie1.0 km
- The Albion0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Topping Masters0.9 km
- Chicken World1.0 km
- Flavaz First0.9 km
- Fryer Brothers And Chips0.5 km
- Iro Sushi0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Astra Home0.9 km
- The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese0.9 km
- V & J Bar Restaurant0.9 km
- 1885 Lounge0.9 km
- Beirut Gourmet1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse1.0 km
- Buller Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.9 km
- Norwood Junction1.2 km
- Anerley1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AX · Data under Open Government Licence