Postcode SE25 5FR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.
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.
South Norwood Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.2% 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.
The average income per household in South Norwood Central is £64,915 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from SE25 5FR.
South Norwood Central near SE25 5FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Arena | Tramlink | Walking directions to Arena |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Love Lane Green | Medium | Walking directions to Love Lane Green |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £510 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 | 16 | £495,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 94 | £465,650 | £518 |
| Flats | 40 | £263,500 | £444 |
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 | £293,750 | £486,000 | £472,500 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £450,000 | £446,000 |
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 | £473 | £505 | £510 |
| 2026 | £459 | £533 | £522 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5FR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 2, Farley Place, London, SE25 5JR | Terraced | Freehold | £412,500 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 26A, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF | Other | Leasehold | £149,950 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 22, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF | Other | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 20, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF | Other | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | Flat 10, Alder Court, 30, Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the SE25 5FR postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6BS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5FR, 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 5FR 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.
The median sale price around SE25 5FR in South Norwood Central is £437,500 (about £510 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 5FR, including St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good), South Norwood Primary (Good) and Harris Academy South Norwood (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 5FR is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 236 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5FR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering SE25 5FR 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).