Postcode SE25 5JQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 10.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE25 5JQ.
South Norwood Central near SE25 5JQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Woodside | Tramlink | Walking directions to Woodside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Woodside Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Green |
| 0.4 mi | Woodside Green | Small | Walking directions to Woodside Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £559,000 | £583 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £485,000 | £522 |
| Terraced | 104 | £465,650 | £518 |
| Flats | 50 | £288,500 | £452 |
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 | £292,500 | £485,000 | £472,500 |
| 2026 | £298,500 | £450,000 | £460,000 |
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 5JQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 24, Shinners Close, London, SE25 5JP | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 11, Shinners Close, London, SE25 5JP | Flats | Leasehold | £154,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 79, Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £495,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 87, Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £415,850 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 87, Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QS | Terraced | Freehold | £419,500 |
In the SE25 5JQ postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5JQ, 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 5JQ 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 5JQ in South Norwood Central is £440,000 (about £510 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 5JQ, including Crosfield Nursery School (Good), South Norwood Primary (Good) and Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 5JQ is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 378 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5JQ 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 5JQ 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).