SE25 4BS is a safe, established residential area on Southern Avenue, 0.5km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £588k, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00181025 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHERN AVENUE, SE25 4BS.
488
39
£ 55,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
49% of SE25 4BS'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 up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4BS. The average age is 39.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 602,500
8 sales · Mean £ 573,125
Semi-Detached
£ 640,000
5 sales · Mean £ 684,600
Flat
£ 372,000
1 sales · Mean £ 372,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4BS has low crime rates — 48 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
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Cypress Primary School
South Norwood Primary
Beckmead College
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.6 km
- Eelam Mini Market0.9 km
- G7 Express0.5 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.4 km
- Counter News0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.3 km
- The Cherry Tree0.6 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.4 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- No. 740.4 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.4 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.6 km
- Carivegan0.6 km
- Communitea0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Desi Spice0.5 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.9 km
- Favourite Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.6 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.4 km
- Norwood Junction0.7 km
- Anerley1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254BS · Data under Open Government Licence