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SE25 4QL

Albert Road

Woodside

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Detailed insights for SE25 4QL

Overview

Postcode SE25 4QL 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 high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Arena, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

South Norwood Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Norwood Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 83 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% 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 4QL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Arena located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 4QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Woodside

Tramlink

Walking directions to Woodside
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 4QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.4 miWoodside GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodside Green
0.4 miWoodside GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodside Green

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
493.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.49(+34%)
Vehicle crime
13(+39%)
Other theft
11.15(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.57(-2%)
Public order
4.33(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
76
34.86%
Other White
32
14.68%
Caribbean
29
13.3%
Indian
15
6.88%
African
15
6.88%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
41.71%
Level 3 (A level)
28
16%
No qualifications
23
13.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
44.44%
Owns outright
20
24.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
19.75%
Other social rented
4
4.94%
Social rents from council
3
3.7%
Total households: 81

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 4QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202572, Macclesfield Road, London, SE25 4RXTerracedFreehold£500,000
10 Oct 20251A, Macclesfield Road, London, SE25 4RYTerracedFreehold£340,000
19 Dec 2025192, Albert Road, London, SE25 4RLTerracedFreehold£555,000
29 Jun 202677, Grasmere Road, London, SE25 4RQTerracedFreehold£465,000
23 Apr 202661, Grasmere Road, London, SE25 4RQTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the SE25 4QL postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 4QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondaryOasis Academy ArenaAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy RyelandsAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMonks Orchard Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 4QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTesco Express10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTescoCroydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4AAWalking directions to Tesco

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 4QL, 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

Natasha Irons

Croydon East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyCroydon EastE14001186
WardWoodsideE05011489
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)South Norwood ParkE02006788
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 045DE01001194
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 4QL

Is SE25 4QL (South Norwood Park) safe?

The area around SE25 4QL records about 83 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.

What is the average house price near SE25 4QL?

The median sale price around SE25 4QL 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 4QL?

There are 16 schools close to SE25 4QL, including Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement), Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good) and Monks Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 4QL?

The closest station to SE25 4QL is Arena in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 157 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 4QL?

SE25 4QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,079 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering SE25 4QL 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).

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