SE25 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albert Road, 0.4km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £462k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00005679 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, SE25 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, SE25 4BE.
294
36
£ 45,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE25 4BE has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BE. The average age is 36.0. 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
Flat
£ 470,000
3 sales · Mean £ 465,000
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 4BE is moderate at 70 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
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Harris Academy South Norwood
South Norwood Primary
Harris Aspire Academy
Crosfield Nursery School
Beckmead College
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Heavers Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Trude Rotisserie0.2 km
- The Albion0.2 km
- The Cherry Tree0.3 km
- The Clifton Arms1.0 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- V & J Bar Restaurant0.7 km
- 1885 Lounge0.2 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.6 km
- Beirut Gourmet0.2 km
- Blue Jay Cafe0.5 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Apna Indian Cuisine0.0 km
- Chicken World0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Dong Hai0.7 km
- Flavaz First0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.3 km
- Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
- G7 Express0.0 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.2 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.2 km
- Norwood Junction0.3 km
- Birkbeck1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Norwood Junction Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BE · Data under Open Government Licence