Postcode Analysis Croydon, London

WHITEHORSE LANE, SE25 6RG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHORSE LANE, SE25 6RG.

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Population

491

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /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: SE25 6RG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE25 6RG has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

SE25 6RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitehorse Lane, 0.9km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE25 6RG offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE25 6RG are sourced from Output Area E00005534 (shared with 8 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 6RG. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.1%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean49.3%
Other / Mixed11.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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Crime around SE25 6RG is moderate at 75 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 offences277
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting53
Public order48
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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Whitehorse Manor Junior School

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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Whitehorse Manor Infant School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.2 km
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Thornton Heath Nursery School

Good111 pupils0.4 km
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Good338 pupils0.7 km
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Bensham Manor School

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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Heavers Farm Primary School

Good484 pupils0.7 km
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Beckmead College

80 pupils0.7 km
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Beulah Infants' School

Good202 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • Eelam Mini Market0.3 km
  • Counter News0.9 km
  • Admiral Casino0.4 km
  • B & K Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Clifton Arms0.4 km
  • Atlantic Bar0.4 km
  • Railway Telegraph0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Carivegan0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Ivy League Nursery0.9 km
  • Reaching Higher At South Norwood Methodist Church1.0 km
  • The Dutchie / Lucky Crabs Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill0.3 km
  • Dellys0.2 km
  • Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Planet Kebab0.9 km
  • The Original Tasty Jerk Centre0.1 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brigstock House0.8 km
  • Crystal Lodge Hotel0.9 km
  • Buller Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Selhurst0.6 km
  • Thornton Heath0.7 km
  • Norwood Junction1.1 km