SE25 4QP is a safe, established residential area on Ferndale Road, 0.8km from Woodside in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £488k, down 10.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4QP are sourced from Output Area E00005957 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNDALE ROAD, SE25 4QP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNDALE ROAD, SE25 4QP.
235
37
£ 48,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE25 4QP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE25 4QP's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £488k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4QP. The average age is 36.5. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 475,000
21 sales · Mean £ 477,747
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4QP has low crime rates — 39 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
Crosfield Nursery School
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
South Norwood Primary
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Monks Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican0.9 km
- The Green Tandoori0.9 km
- Sabadema Multicultural Catering @ Karl's Restaurant0.8 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Delight Kebab0.8 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Londis Woodside Stores0.8 km
- Modern News0.7 km
- Pink Icing Company0.4 km
- Damien's Food And Wine0.7 km
- Neerosh Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Seafood Den0.8 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.3 km
- Blue Jay Cafe0.4 km
- Dee's Spot0.3 km
- Diors Desserts0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Joiners Arms0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.9 km
- The Portland Arms0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood Junction0.9 km
- Norwood1.0 km
- Elmers End1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Arena Tram Stop0.4 km
- Arena Tram Stop0.5 km
- Arena Tram Stop0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254QP · Data under Open Government Licence