Postcode SE25 5LS 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 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 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 large park is Heavers Meadow.
Woodside & Ashburton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,766 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Woodside & Ashburton has an average crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.3% 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.
The average income per household in Woodside & Ashburton is £68,833 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 219 ft away from SE25 5LS.
Woodside & Ashburton near SE25 5LS 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Harrington Road | Tramlink | Walking directions to Harrington Road |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Heavers Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Heavers Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | South Norwood Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground |
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 5LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | 35, Carmichael Road, London, SE25 5LS | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 12A, Carmichael Road, London, SE25 5LT | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 36, Carmichael Road, London, SE25 5LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 38, Carmichael Road, London, SE25 5LT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 3, Gresham Road, London, SE25 5JT | Terraced | Freehold | £517,200 |
In the SE25 5LS postcode area, located within Woodside & Ashburton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 7 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PT | 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 5LS, 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 5LS records about 75 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.
The median sale price around SE25 5LS in Woodside & Ashburton 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 5LS, 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.
The closest station to SE25 5LS is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 151 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,766 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 5LS 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).