Postcode SE25 4EJ is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year. The nearest station is Harrington Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Lake.
South Norwood Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,602 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SE25 4EJ.
South Norwood Central near SE25 4EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Harrington Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Birkbeck | Southern, Tramlink | Walking directions to Birkbeck |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Norwood Lake | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Lake |
| 0.4 mi | Betts Park | Large | Walking directions to Betts Park |
| 0.4 mi | Love Lane Green | Medium | Walking directions to Love Lane Green |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £487 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £612,500 | £474 |
| Terraced | 50 | £495,000 | £499 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 79 | £285,000 | £475 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £470,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £510,000 | £402,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £612,500 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £568,500 | £400,500 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £557,498 | £447,250 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £587,500 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £650,000 | £487,500 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £752,500 | £465,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £500,000 | £503,000 |
| 2025 | £298,000 | £712,500 | £469,000 |
| 2026 | £264,500 | £533,000 | £477,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £488 | £328 | £431 |
| 2017 | £480 | £416 | £438 |
| 2018 | £465 | £400 | £424 |
| 2019 | £465 | £446 | £421 |
| 2020 | £459 | £368 | £430 |
| 2021 | £481 | £465 | £446 |
| 2022 | £484 | £444 | £490 |
| 2023 | £491 | £480 | £509 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £454 |
| 2025 | £476 | £474 | £490 |
| 2026 | £496 | £431 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 43, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £261,500 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 37A, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 39, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat C, 43, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Flat B, 23, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SE25 4EJ postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penge food and wine | 93 Penge Road, London, SE20 7UN | Walking directions to Penge food and wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.4 mi | James Stores | Croydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FB | Walking directions to James Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE25 4EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Post
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Melanie Dorothea Felten
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Jo Hague
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 4EJ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE25 4EJ in South Norwood Central is £338,750 (about £487 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE25 4EJ, including St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Harris Academy South Norwood (Good) and Harris Aspire Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 4EJ is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 736 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
SE25 4EJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,602 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 4EJ is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martyn Post (Green Party), Melanie Dorothea Felten (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tracey Jo Hague (Green Party).