SE25 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Elmers End in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4BH is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00005935 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4BH.
372
38
£ 48,400 /yr
56%
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 4BH has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BH. The average age is 37.7. 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)
SE25 4BH has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Oasis Academy Arena
Stewart Fleming Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
South Norwood Primary
Crosfield Nursery School
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
- Trude Rotisserie1.0 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.9 km
- The Portland Arms0.6 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Graces Bar & Grill0.7 km
- V & J Bar Restaurant0.8 km
- 1885 Lounge0.9 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.5 km
- Beirut Gourmet0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Marlow Fish Bar0.7 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Chicken World0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Flavaz First0.9 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Penge Food And Wine0.8 km
- KT Fishmonger0.9 km
- Modern News0.6 km
- Pink Icing Company0.5 km
- Cakes And Bakes London1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birkbeck0.8 km
- Norwood0.9 km
- Elmers End0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Harrington Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- Harrington Road Tram Stop0.2 km
- Harrington Road Tram Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BH · Data under Open Government Licence