SE25 5QB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Selhurst Road, 0.4km from Selhurst in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE25 5QB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 5QB are sourced from Output Area E00005557 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SELHURST ROAD, SE25 5QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELHURST ROAD, SE25 5QB.
397
34
£ 46,800 /yr
58%
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
SE25 5QB has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 5QB. The average age is 34.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
9 sales · Mean £ 240,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE25 5QB is moderate at 64 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
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
The Crescent Primary School
Broadmead Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Heavers Farm Primary School
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Brasileiro0.5 km
- Islamabad Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
- J & J Fishmarket0.9 km
- Jus Foods0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Atlantic Bar1.0 km
- The Clifton Arms0.6 km
- The Two Brewers P.H.0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Chicken Cottage Thornton Heath0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Efie Ni Fie1.0 km
- Pawsons Arms0.6 km
- Prince George Public House0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Best Kebab0.5 km
- Bukalicious0.9 km
- Cornfield Bakeries1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Jerk Chicken Cuisine Ltd1.0 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarket0.9 km
- Welcome Selhurst0.2 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westciti Caroco Aparthotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selhurst0.2 km
- Norwood Junction1.2 km
- Thornton Heath1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Selhurst Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE255QB · Data under Open Government Licence