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SE25 5JX

Balfour Road

Woodside

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Detailed insights for SE25 5JX

Overview

Postcode SE25 5JX 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 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.5%
Connectivity
8/10
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

21.5%

Approximately 21.5% 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 189 ft away from SE25 5JX.

Flood risk

No risk

South Norwood Central near SE25 5JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Norwood Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 5JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 5JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground
0.5 miLove Lane GreenMediumWalking directions to Love Lane Green

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
14,952.4 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

African
70
22.22%
British
70
22.22%
Caribbean
51
16.19%
Other White
20
6.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
6.03%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
40.24%
No qualifications
43
17.48%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
42.36%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.14%
Other social rented
19
13.19%
Owns outright
18
12.5%
Social rents from council
12
8.33%
Total households: 144

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 5JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jan 202616B, Balfour Road, London, SE25 5JXFlatsLeasehold£360,000
03 Jul 2026Flat A, 22, Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QWFlatsLeasehold£342,000
24 Mar 20263A, Werndee Road, London, SE25 5LBFlatsLeasehold£420,000
24 Mar 20263A, Werndee Road, London, SE25 5LBFlatsLeasehold£420,000
10 Mar 20263B, Werndee Road, London, SE25 5LBFlatsLeasehold£420,000

Schools

In the SE25 5JX postcode area, located within South Norwood Central, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 5JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouth Norwood PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryCrosfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mark's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 5JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 Express
0.2 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldi18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 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 5JX, 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 CentralE02000201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 008DE01001191
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 5JX

Is SE25 5JX (South Norwood Central) safe?

The area around SE25 5JX 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 5JX?

The median sale price around SE25 5JX 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 5JX?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 5JX, including South Norwood Primary (Good), Crosfield Nursery School (Good) and St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 5JX?

The closest station to SE25 5JX is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 305 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE25 5JX?

SE25 5JX 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 5JX (South Norwood Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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