SE25 4BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
For families considering a move, SE25 4BG represents a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00005941 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4BG.
342
37
£ 45,900 /yr
50%
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 4BG has a highly multicultural community character — 57% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BG. The average age is 37.3. 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 4BG is moderate at 59 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
South Norwood Primary
Crosfield Nursery School
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Harris Academy South Norwood
Oasis Academy Arena
Harris Aspire Academy
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- The Portland Arms0.3 km
- The Albion0.5 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- V & J Bar Restaurant0.8 km
- 1885 Lounge0.5 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.3 km
- Beirut Gourmet0.5 km
- Blue Jay Cafe0.2 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Marlow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.3 km
- Chicken World0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Dong Hai0.6 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.8 km
- KT Fishmonger0.5 km
- Modern News0.2 km
- Pink Icing Company0.2 km
- Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.8 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood Junction0.5 km
- Norwood0.5 km
- Birkbeck1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norwood Junction Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BG · Data under Open Government Licence