Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

SE25 4DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4DW.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British41.3%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean37.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour69
Vehicle crime27
Other theft18
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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James Dixon Primary School

Good441 pupils0.5 km
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Outstanding1294 pupils0.6 km
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Cypress Primary School

Good634 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Academy South Norwood

Good2116 pupils0.7 km
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy

Good153 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Aspire Academy

Good0 pupils1.0 km
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St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good159 pupils1.0 km
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Stewart Fleming Primary School

Outstanding484 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shelverdine Goathouse1.0 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
fastfood

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