Sundial Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 4BU is located in the South Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sundial Avenue, London, SE25 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 4BX, SE25 4BZ, SE25 4BY, SE25 4BN, SE25 4AE, SE25 6AQ, SE25 4BL, SE25 4AD, SE25 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 4BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE25 4BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 33% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 56.9% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 56% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 9.1% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 48.4% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.8% | 15.1% | -9.7% | 1.0% | 14.1% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 46.1% | 55% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 75% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 75.7% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 0% | -23.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sundial Avenue was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sundial Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Sundial Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-11-04 | £566,395 |
| 3 Sundial Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2019-04-17 | £630,000 |
| 27 Sundial Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-11-10 | £546,268 |
| 57 Sundial Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-05-26 | £601,882 |
| 11 Sundial Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2014-10-03 | £617,537 |
SE25 4BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 599 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 999 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,005 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley's Social Care & Co Working | Stanley Hall, South Norwood Hill | 350 yd | |
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 363 yd | |
| The Manse | 11 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 415 yd | |
| Food Stop | 31 High Street, South Norwood | 510 yd | |
| Jerry's Waffles | 26A High Street, South Norwood | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 510 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 579 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 621 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 760 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill | 27B High Street, South Norwood | 510 yd | |
| Flavaz First | 3 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 545 yd | |
| Iro Sushi | 4 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 545 yd | |
| Golden Fish & Chips | 72 High Street, South Norwood | 579 yd | |
| Chicken World | 67 High Street, South Norwood | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 415 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 706 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 433 yd | |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 525 yd | |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 996 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.