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SE25 4LH

Albert Road

Woodside

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Overview

Postcode SE25 4LH is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the South Norwood Park area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Norwood Park is £67,022 per year. The nearest station is Harrington Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

South Norwood Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

South Norwood Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in South Norwood Park is £67,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Park near SE25 4LH 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 4LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road
0.4 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
12,542.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.11(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.82(-45%)
Vehicle crime
7.09(-24%)
Other theft
5.15(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
25.68%
African
51
17.23%
Caribbean
46
15.54%
Other White
23
7.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
5.74%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
50.88%
No qualifications
28
12.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.06%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.4%
Owns outright
23
18.4%
Social rents from council
20
16%
Other social rented
7
5.6%
Total households: 125

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 4LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 28, Desborough Court, Albert Road, London, SE25 4LHFlatsLeasehold£210,000
11 Dec 2025First Floor Flat, 124, Albert Road, London, SE25 4JRFlatsLeasehold£225,000
24 Mar 2026123, Harrington Road, London, SE25 4NPFlatsLeasehold£276,000
16 Jan 202695, Harrington Road, London, SE25 4NPFlatsLeasehold£245,000
26 Nov 2025105 - 107, Harrington Road, London, SE25 4NPOtherFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SE25 4LH postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 4LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy RyelandsAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouth Norwood PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 4LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 Express
0.4 miTesco Express7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi

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 4LH, 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 ParkE02006788
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 045CE01001190
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 4LH

Is SE25 4LH (South Norwood Park) safe?

The area around SE25 4LH records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near SE25 4LH?

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

What schools are near SE25 4LH?

There are 19 schools close to SE25 4LH, including St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good) and South Norwood Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 4LH?

The closest station to SE25 4LH is Harrington Road in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 434 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 4LH?

SE25 4LH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 4LH 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).