SE25 4AY 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £760k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00005659 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AY.
364
34
£ 55,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE25 4AY — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AY. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 760,000
1 sales · Mean £ 760,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AY has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cypress Primary School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
David Livingstone Academy
James Dixon Primary School
Beulah Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 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 Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chave Do Douro0.4 km
- Reaching Higher At South Norwood Methodist Church1.0 km
- Stanley's Social Care & Co Working0.9 km
- The Lakes Cafe0.6 km
- The Manse0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Yau's Oriental Delight Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Fryer Brothers And Chips0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buller Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood1.0 km
- Norwood Junction1.3 km
- Crystal Palace1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AY · Data under Open Government Licence