Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYPRESS ROAD, SE25 4AY.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

home £760,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British45.9%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean30.1%
Other / Mixed16.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour64
Violence and sexual offences57
Vehicle crime36
Public order14
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.6 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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David Livingstone Academy

Outstanding198 pupils1.1 km
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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils1.1 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

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

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