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SE25 5HR

Backley Gardens

Woodside

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Overview

Postcode SE25 5HR is located in a major urban area, within the Woodside ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Woodside & Ashburton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodside & Ashburton is £68,833 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Lane, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Addiscombe Railway Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Woodside & Ashburton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woodside & Ashburton has an average crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.7%

Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Woodside & Ashburton is £68,833 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 5HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodside & Ashburton near SE25 5HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Blackhorse Lane located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 5HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4,5,6

Blackhorse Lane

Tramlink

Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Woodside

Tramlink

Walking directions to Woodside
0.6 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAddiscombe Railway ParkLargeWalking directions to Addiscombe Railway Park
0.5 miHeavers MeadowLargeWalking directions to Heavers Meadow
0.4 miAshburton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashburton Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
7,256.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.7(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.46(-42%)
Drugs
8.32(+34%)
Other theft
7.13(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.13(+25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
35.01%
African
75
21.01%
Caribbean
51
14.29%
Other White
22
6.16%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
5.32%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
31.07%
No qualifications
59
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
59
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
46.88%
Shared ownership
29
22.66%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.84%
Owns outright
10
7.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.25%
Total households: 128

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 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202683, Anthony Road, London, SE25 5HPFlatsLeasehold£146,000
04 Jul 202589, Anthony Road, London, SE25 5HPFlatsLeasehold£155,000
09 Jun 202624, Hardcastle Close, Croydon, CR0 6XQFlatsLeasehold£220,000
19 Feb 202627, Hardcastle Close, Croydon, CR0 6XQFlatsLeasehold£195,000
30 Jan 202611, Hardcastle Close, Croydon, CR0 6XQFlatsLeasehold£218,000

Schools

In the SE25 5HR postcode area, located within Woodside & Ashburton, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Thomas Becket Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWoodside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNurseryCrosfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express47 Woodside Green, London, SE25 5HQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondis4 Towpath Way, Croydon, CR0 6BXWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSpar199-201 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6HDWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miBudgensCroydon, CR0 6HDWalking directions to Budgens
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 5HR, 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)Woodside & AshburtonE02000207
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 014EE01001193
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 5HR

Is SE25 5HR (Woodside & Ashburton) safe?

The area around SE25 5HR records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5HR?

The median sale price around SE25 5HR in Woodside & Ashburton is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE25 5HR?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 5HR, including St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School (Good), Woodside Primary School (Good) and Crosfield Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 5HR?

The closest station to SE25 5HR is Blackhorse Lane in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 500 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 5HR?

SE25 5HR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE25 5HR (Woodside & Ashburton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Croydon East covering SE25 5HR 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).