Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4BJ.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

48% of SE25 4BJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

home £260,666 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE25 4BJ is a safe, established residential area on Lancaster Road, 0.5km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE25 4BJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 3.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00180994 (shared with 3 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 4BJ. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean32.0%
Other / Mixed9.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 292,500

11 sales · Mean £ 278,272

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

2 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Detached

£ 765,000

2 sales · Mean £ 765,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE25 4BJ has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences135
Anti-social behaviour81
Vehicle crime51
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.2 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils0.4 km
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South Norwood Primary

Good311 pupils0.7 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.8 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.9 km
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Crosfield Nursery School

Good74 pupils0.9 km
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Heavers Farm Primary School

Good484 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Penge Food And Wine0.5 km
  • KT Fishmonger0.4 km
  • Modern News0.6 km
  • Pink Icing Company0.8 km
  • Londis At South Norwood Service Station0.3 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jolly Sailor0.3 km
  • Trude Rotisserie0.4 km
  • The Albion0.2 km
  • The Cherry Tree0.5 km
  • The Portland Arms1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • No. 241 Norwood0.5 km
  • Seafood Den0.4 km
  • V & J Bar Restaurant0.4 km
  • 1885 Lounge0.3 km
  • Ballers Pot Of Paradise1.0 km
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.5 km
  • Topping Masters0.3 km
  • Apna Indian Cuisine0.4 km
  • Chicken World0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norwood0.3 km
  • Norwood Junction0.6 km
  • Birkbeck1.2 km