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SE25 4RZ

Macclesfield Road

Woodside

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Detailed insights for SE25 4RZ

Overview

Postcode SE25 4RZ 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 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

South Norwood Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,634 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

South Norwood Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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 4RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 4RZ
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
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 4RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.4 miAshburton Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Playing Fields
0.5 miAshburton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Park

Area Profile

Population
202
Population density
6,011.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.48(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.85(+73%)
Vehicle crime
9.85(+5%)
Public order
7.39(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
38.81%
Caribbean
34
16.92%
African
18
8.96%
Other White
12
5.97%
Other
12
5.97%
Total population: 201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
46.11%
No qualifications
23
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
13.17%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
50%
Owns outright
15
19.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
12.82%
Other social rented
8
10.26%
Social rents from council
3
3.85%
Total households: 78

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 4RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20251A, Macclesfield Road, London, SE25 4RYTerracedFreehold£340,000
19 Dec 2025192, Albert Road, London, SE25 4RLTerracedFreehold£555,000
21 Mar 202572, Macclesfield Road, London, SE25 4RXTerracedFreehold£500,000
25 Mar 2025102, Estcourt Road, London, SE25 4SATerracedFreehold£495,000
14 Mar 2025134, Estcourt Road, London, SE25 4SATerracedFreehold£480,250

Schools

In the SE25 4RZ postcode area, located within South Norwood Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 4RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryOasis Academy ArenaAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy RyelandsAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas Becket Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 4RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7RAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco 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 4RZ, 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 045BE01001189
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 4RZ

Is SE25 4RZ (South Norwood Park) safe?

The area around SE25 4RZ records about 80 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 4RZ?

The median sale price around SE25 4RZ 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 4RZ?

There are 17 schools close to SE25 4RZ, including Oasis Academy Arena (Requires improvement), Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good) and St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 4RZ?

The closest station to SE25 4RZ is Arena in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 127 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 4RZ?

SE25 4RZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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