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SE25 4JP

Albert Road

Woodside

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Overview

Postcode SE25 4JP is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside 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 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

South Norwood Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 4JP.

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Central near SE25 4JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Harrington Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 4JP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena
0.5 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 4JP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.3 miLove Lane GreenMediumWalking directions to Love Lane Green

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
10,948.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.9(+38%)
Shoplifting
20.19(+102%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.67(-34%)
Vehicle crime
11.99(+28%)
Drugs
9.46(+53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
98
32.56%
African
57
18.94%
Other White
35
11.63%
Caribbean
33
10.96%
Other
18
5.98%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
40.61%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.21%
No qualifications
30
13.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
44.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
30.43%
Owns outright
21
18.26%
Other social rented
6
5.22%
Social rents from council
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Woodside

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£510
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £493K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woodside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£559,000£583
Semi-Detached19£485,000£522
Terraced104£465,650£518
Flats50£288,500£452

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woodside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£390,000£382,500
2017£265,000£423,000£394,000
2018£255,000£421,750£399,000
2019£245,000£415,000£383,000
2020£265,000£441,000£400,000
2021£273,000£487,500£415,000
2022£290,000£437,000£472,000
2023£300,000£436,000£460,000
2024£288,000£476,500£439,000
2025£292,500£485,000£472,500
2026£298,500£450,000£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woodside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodside.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£479£437£427
2017£472£431£436
2018£488£451£436
2019£446£424£418
2020£476£421£454
2021£450£453£473
2022£473£484£516
2023£488£459£513
2024£465£430£500
2025£473£505£510
2026£459£533£522
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woodside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woodside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 202512, Westgate Road, London, SE25 4LZTerracedFreehold£490,000
31 Mar 202520, Westgate Road, London, SE25 4LZTerracedFreehold£450,000
12 May 20252, Belfast Road, London, SE25 4LAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
06 Mar 202627, Westgate Road, London, SE25 4NATerracedFreehold£385,000
21 Mar 202510, Aylett Road, London, SE25 4JYTerracedFreehold£502,500

Schools

In the SE25 4JP postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 4JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy RyelandsAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOasis Academy ArenaAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 4JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE25 4JP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amy Foster

Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Brigitte Graham

Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Laura Bradnam

Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Jones

Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon WestE14001188
WardWoodsideE05011489
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Norwood CentralE02000201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 008EE01001192
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 4JP

Is SE25 4JP (South Norwood Central) safe?

The area around SE25 4JP records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SE25 4JP?

The median sale price around SE25 4JP in South Norwood Central is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 4JP?

There are 18 schools close to SE25 4JP, including Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good), St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) and Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 4JP?

The closest station to SE25 4JP is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 445 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 4JP?

SE25 4JP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE25 4JP (South Norwood Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 4JP is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Amy Foster (Labour Party), Brigitte Graham (Labour Party) and Laura Bradnam (Green Party).