SE25 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Anerley in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4DW is 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00005660 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4DW.
279
38
£ 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SE25 4DW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 4DW. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4DW has low crime rates — 45 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
James Dixon Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Cypress Primary School
Harris Academy South Norwood
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Harris Aspire Academy
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School
Stewart Fleming Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Wickes0.8 km
- G7 Express0.9 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Lucky Food And Wine1.0 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Douglas Fir0.9 km
- The Albion0.8 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.9 km
- Anerley Arms0.8 km
- Trude Rotisserie1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- No. 740.9 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.9 km
- Communitea0.9 km
- Cools Kitchen0.9 km
- Flexi Caribbean Restaurant0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Desi Spice0.4 km
- Tony's Lunch Box0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Mayflower1.0 km
- Metro's Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Anerley0.8 km
- Norwood0.8 km
- Norwood Junction1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254DW · Data under Open Government Licence