Postcode SE25 4LB is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside 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 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 median sale price in Woodside is £440,000 (around £515 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £345,000 and £490,625. The nearest station is Harrington Road, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.
South Norwood Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,406 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from SE25 4LB.
South Norwood Central near SE25 4LB 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Norwood Country Park | Large | Walking directions to South Norwood Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Love Lane Green | Medium | Walking directions to Love Lane Green |
| 0.4 mi | Woodside Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Green |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £515 per square foot) in Woodside area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £559,000 | £583 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £480,500 | £519 |
| Terraced | 97 | £465,000 | £522 |
| Flats | 46 | £288,500 | £455 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £288,800 | £485,000 | £472,500 |
| 2026 | £297,000 | £450,000 | £460,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £462 | £504 | £510 |
| 2026 | £468 | £533 | £523 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | 14, Brocklesby Road, London, SE25 4LB | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 10, Notson Road, London, SE25 4JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £558,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 8, Ingatestone Road, London, SE25 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 15, Ingatestone Road, London, SE25 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 32, Ingatestone Road, London, SE25 4LG | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 |
In the SE25 4LB postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Ryelands | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Oasis Academy Arena | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Crosfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2015. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE25 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amy Foster
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Brigitte Graham
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Laura Bradnam
Woodside - Elected 7 May 2026
Natasha Irons
Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 4LB 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE25 4LB in Woodside is £440,000 (about £515 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE25 4LB, including Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good), Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement) and Crosfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE25 4LB is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 631 m away, serving the Tramlink line.
SE25 4LB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering SE25 4LB is Natasha Irons (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).