Postcode SE25 5RU is located in a major urban area, within the South Norwood ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Selhurst North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year. The nearest station is Norwood Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heavers Meadow.
Selhurst North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Selhurst North has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Selhurst North is £65,288 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 97 ft away from SE25 5RU.
Selhurst North near SE25 5RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Norwood Junction | Overground, Southern | Walking directions to Norwood Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Selhurst | Southern | Walking directions to Selhurst |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Blackhorse Lane | Tramlink | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) in South Norwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £882,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £590,000 | £474 |
| Terraced | 53 | £505,000 | £500 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 82 | £285,000 | £478 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £470,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £510,000 | £402,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £612,500 | £415,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £568,500 | £400,500 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £557,498 | £447,250 |
| 2021 | £300,000 | £587,500 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | £300,000 | £650,000 | £487,500 |
| 2023 | £285,000 | £752,500 | £465,000 |
| 2024 | £270,000 | £500,000 | £503,000 |
| 2025 | £296,500 | £712,500 | £469,000 |
| 2026 | £261,500 | £535,000 | £494,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £488 | £328 | £431 |
| 2017 | £480 | £416 | £438 |
| 2018 | £465 | £400 | £424 |
| 2019 | £465 | £446 | £421 |
| 2020 | £459 | £368 | £430 |
| 2021 | £481 | £465 | £446 |
| 2022 | £484 | £444 | £490 |
| 2023 | £491 | £480 | £509 |
| 2024 | £483 | £445 | £454 |
| 2025 | £476 | £474 | £490 |
| 2026 | £496 | £431 | £513 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE25 5RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 9, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £309,750 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 50, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £337,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 13, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £327,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 21, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 74, Watson Place, London, SE25 5EX | Flats | Leasehold | £352,000 |
In the SE25 5RU postcode area, located within Selhurst North, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE25 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 4 Towpath Way, Croydon, CR0 6BX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 18-20 Station Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5AJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 112 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Express | 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF | Walking directions to G7 Express |
| 0.5 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 5RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martyn Post
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Melanie Dorothea Felten
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Tracey Jo Hague
South Norwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Jones
Croydon West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE25 5RU records about 59 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.
The median sale price around SE25 5RU in Selhurst North is £337,500 (about £492 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE25 5RU, including Heavers Farm Primary School (Good), Beckmead College and St Chad's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE25 5RU is Norwood Junction in TfL zone 4, about 486 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.
SE25 5RU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Croydon West covering SE25 5RU is Sarah Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martyn Post (Green Party), Melanie Dorothea Felten (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tracey Jo Hague (Green Party).