Postcode SE25 4FH is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood area 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 median sale price in South Norwood is £338,750 (around £482 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £257,250 and £505,000. The nearest station is Harrington Road, about 0.4 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 England, 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from SE25 4FH.
South Norwood Central near SE25 4FH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £482 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £562,500 | £440 |
| Terraced | 52 | £508,750 | £504 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 75 | £272,000 | £465 |
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 | £295,000 | £712,500 | £470,000 |
| 2026 | £258,250 | £535,000 | £509,500 |
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 | £475 | £474 | £490 |
| 2026 | £478 | £406 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4FH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Flat 5, 49, Penge Road, London, SE25 4EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 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 |
In the SE25 4FH postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2017. | |
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jun 2017
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Harris Academy South Norwood | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2022. | |
Harris Academy South Norwood ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 May 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Stewart Fleming Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jun 2016. | |
Stewart Fleming Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jun 2016
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE25 4FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penge food and wine | 93 Penge Road, London, SE20 7UN | Walking directions to Penge food and wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, London, SE20 7TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | James Stores | Croydon Road, Bromley, SE20 8FB | Walking directions to James Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
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 4FH, 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 4FH 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE25 4FH in South Norwood is £338,750 (about £482 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SE25 4FH, including St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Harris Academy South Norwood (Good) and Stewart Fleming Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE25 4FH is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 724 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
SE25 4FH 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 4FH 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).