SE25 4RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Woodside in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE25 4RB has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4RB are sourced from Output Area E00005921 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE25 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE25 4RB.
155
39
£ 48,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE25 4RB has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 39 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4RB. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 4RB is moderate at 55 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
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Oasis Academy Arena
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Crosfield Nursery School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Woodside Primary School
South Norwood Primary
Monks Orchard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- A Little Blossom0.7 km
- Dhiyan News0.9 km
- Londis Woodside Stores0.5 km
- Modern News0.9 km
- Pink Icing Company0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican0.6 km
- The Green Tandoori0.6 km
- Delight Kebab0.5 km
- Dong Hai0.7 km
- Peri Peri Chicken Bite0.9 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.6 km
- Blue Jay Cafe0.7 km
- Dee's Spot0.6 km
- Diors Desserts0.8 km
- Martil Cafe0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Portland Arms0.6 km
- The Joiners Arms0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Op Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood Junction1.1 km
- Norwood1.3 km
- Elmers End1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Woodside Tram Stop0.2 km
- Woodside Tram Stop0.3 km
- Woodside Tram Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254RB · Data under Open Government Licence