SE25 4BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00005706 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4BF.
469
34
£ 45,900 /yr
49%
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
SE25 4BF has a highly multicultural community character — 62% 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 4BF. The average age is 33.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 4BF is moderate at 50 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
Harris Aspire Academy
South Norwood Primary
Stewart Fleming Primary School
Crosfield Nursery School
Cypress Primary School
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Graces Bar & Grill1.0 km
- Top Stream0.9 km
- No. 241 Norwood0.7 km
- Seafood Den0.4 km
- V & J Bar Restaurant0.3 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.3 km
- KT Fishmonger0.5 km
- Modern News0.5 km
- Pink Icing Company0.7 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.5 km
- The Albion0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.6 km
- The Portland Arms0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.6 km
- Topping Masters0.1 km
- Marlow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.4 km
- Norwood Junction0.6 km
- Birkbeck1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BF · Data under Open Government Licence