34,521TOTAL POPULATION
14,951HOUSEHOLDS
8.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£39,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SE25 POSTCODE REGION

London (SE25)

The SE25 postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1029 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the SE25 postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the Croydon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in SE25 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SE25 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SE25 is a postcode that lies within the London Borough of Southwark in the South East of London. It covers the areas of Thornton Heath, Norbury, Norwood New Town and some of central Croydon including the area of Wellesley Road. The area is generally quite affordable with a diverse range of housing, including large council estates, leafy residential streets, suburban homes, and new developments.

There are plenty of green spaces to keep its residents amused, including Mayday and South Norwood Country Parks, and a number of small local parks such as Sanderstead Recreation Ground, Woodside Green and Rectory Park. These parks are the most popular among locals for walking, picnicking, or just spending some leisurely time in the outdoors.

The SE25 postcode is quite well-connected in terms of transport, with an abundance of bus routes for people to easily get around. It also has Thornton Heath and Norbury railway stations on the London Overground line. Also, tram services run through the area with Wellesley Road tram stop.

Much of SE25 postcode comprises shopping districts with commercial outlets such as the High Street market, large supermarkets, shops, and restaurants. It also has many pubs, cafes, churches, and a few local attractions like the East Croydon Mosque.

The educational institutions in SE25 are diverse, catering to pupils of all ages, from playgroups to adult learning groups. Thornton Heath Library is a popular local attraction too. Additionally, the postcode is home to SE25 Cultural Exchange, which is a project offering a range of services to its local population.

Commuting into Central London from SE25 is relatively simple, as it only takes about 25 minutes from central Croydon via train. There are also a range of buses, trams and taxis that make getting around much easier.

SE25 postcode is a vibrant and diverse area that offers something for everyone, from convenient transport links, to cultural activities, good schools, shopping centres and plenty of green spaces.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 81%WORKING
  • 19%UNEMPLOYED

19% of people in SE25 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 36%WHITE
  • 64%NON-WHITE

36% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SE25Greater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

SE25 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSE25
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameCroydon 007
LSOA NameCroydon 007D
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCroydon
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

SE25 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SE25, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Anerley
Elmers End
Penge
South Norwood
Upper Norwood
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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