SE25 5NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennison Road, 0.4km from Woodside in Croydon. Administratively it sits within Woodside ward and the Croydon Central constituency.
Within the SE25 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £383k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 5NE are sourced from Output Area E00005955 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNISON ROAD, SE25 5NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNISON ROAD, SE25 5NE.
268
35
£ 48,800 /yr
52%
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
Cultural diversity defines SE25 5NE — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 5NE. The average age is 34.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,250
6 sales · Mean £ 277,750
Semi-Detached
£ 492,750
2 sales · Mean £ 492,750
Terraced
£ 390,000
6 sales · Mean £ 379,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 5NE is moderate at 56 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
Crosfield Nursery School
South Norwood Primary
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Beckmead College
Heavers Farm Primary School
Oasis Academy Ryelands
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- BP MFG SOUTHNORWOOD1.0 km
- Star News And Off Licence0.8 km
- Londis Woodside Stores0.7 km
- Damien's Food And Wine0.5 km
- Krupa News0.7 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Crust Pizza / Texas Mexican0.7 km
- The Green Tandoori0.7 km
- Apna Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Chicken World0.7 km
- Delight Kebab0.7 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Trude Rotisserie0.7 km
- The Joiners Arms0.7 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.7 km
- The Albion0.8 km
- The Cherry Tree0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- 1885 Lounge0.7 km
- Ballers Pot Of Paradise0.5 km
- Beirut Gourmet0.7 km
- Blue Jay Cafe0.5 km
- Dee's Spot0.5 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood Junction0.5 km
- Norwood0.7 km
- Selhurst1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Norwood Junction Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE255NE · Data under Open Government Licence