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SE25 4UX

Portland Road

Woodside

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Detailed insights for SE25 4UX

Overview

Postcode SE25 4UX 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 Norwood Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Norwood Country Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

South Norwood Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from SE25 4UX.

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Central near SE25 4UX 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 Norwood Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 4UX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Harrington Road

Tramlink

Walking directions to Harrington Road
0.5 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 4UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Norwood Country ParkLargeWalking directions to South Norwood Country Park
0.4 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miLove Lane GreenMediumWalking directions to Love Lane Green

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
14,847.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
79.63(+196%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.37(+46%)
Public order
10.62(+57%)
Other theft
8.69(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.27(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
28.32%
African
52
15.34%
Other White
42
12.39%
Caribbean
38
11.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
7.67%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
38.15%
No qualifications
47
18.88%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
54.01%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.9%
Owns outright
15
10.95%
Other social rented
11
8.03%
Social rents from council
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

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 4UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 4UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202616, Harrington Road, London, SE25 4LUFlatsLeasehold£402,500
22 Sept 2025Flat 1, 110, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PJOtherLeasehold£106,000
09 Feb 2026126B, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PLFlatsLeasehold£189,000
25 Mar 202656, Stanger Road, London, SE25 5LDTerracedFreehold£495,000
03 Dec 2025209, Portland Road, London, SE25 4UYTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SE25 4UX postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySouth Norwood PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryCrosfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 4UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 4UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 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 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco Express7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AAWalking 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 4UX, 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 008DE01001191
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 4UX

Is SE25 4UX (South Norwood Central) safe?

The area around SE25 4UX records about 94 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 4UX?

The median sale price around SE25 4UX 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 4UX?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 4UX, including Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good), South Norwood Primary (Good) and Crosfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 4UX?

The closest station to SE25 4UX is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 507 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE25 4UX?

SE25 4UX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,752 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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