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SE25 5NS

Woodside

Croydon

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Detailed insights for SE25 5NS

Overview

Postcode SE25 5NS 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 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 Arena, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is South Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Woodside & Ashburton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,161 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Woodside & Ashburton has an average crime rate, with approximately 57 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from SE25 5NS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Arena located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE25 5NS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Arena

Tramlink

Walking directions to Arena
0.4 mi

3,4,5,6

Woodside

Tramlink

Walking directions to Woodside
0.4 mi

4

Norwood Junction

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Norwood Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE25 5NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouth Norwood Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to South Norwood Recreation Ground
0.3 miWoodside GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodside Green
0.3 miWoodside GreenSmallWalking directions to Woodside Green

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
12,016.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.93(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.98(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.72(-18%)
Public order
5.35(-21%)
Other theft
4.16(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
21.53%
Other White
48
16.67%
Caribbean
39
13.54%
African
37
12.85%
Other
28
9.72%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
32.09%
No qualifications
42
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.28%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Owns outright
15
11.45%
Other social rented
13
9.92%
Social rents from council
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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 5NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 2026251, Portland Road, London, SE25 4XBTerracedFreehold£535,000
13 Nov 2025223, Portland Road, London, SE25 4XBTerracedFreehold£425,000
27 Oct 2025271B, Portland Road, London, SE25 4XBOtherLeasehold£700,000
27 Oct 2025271, Portland Road, London, SE25 4XBOtherFreehold£400,000
31 Mar 2025221, Portland Road, London, SE25 4XBOtherFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the SE25 5NS postcode area, located within Woodside & Ashburton, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE25 5NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy RyelandsAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryCrosfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySouth Norwood PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE25 5NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express156 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco Express47 Woodside Green, London, SE25 5HQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miG7 Express3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UFWalking directions to G7 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 5NS, 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 014CE01001186
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE25 5NS

Is SE25 5NS (Woodside & Ashburton) safe?

The area around SE25 5NS records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5NS?

The median sale price around SE25 5NS 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 5NS?

There are 20 schools close to SE25 5NS, including Oasis Academy Ryelands (Good), Crosfield Nursery School (Good) and South Norwood Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE25 5NS?

The closest station to SE25 5NS is Arena in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 658 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SE25 5NS?

SE25 5NS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,161 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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