Chartham Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 4HN 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 Chartham Road, London, SE25 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 4HL, SE25 4HP, SE25 4HJ, SE25 4HR, SE25 4HS, SE25 4HH, SE25 4HQ, SE25 4HT, SE25 4HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 4HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE25 4HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 44.3% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.5% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 48.7% | 52.4% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 8.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 41.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.7% | 16.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 15.1% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 70.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 70.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 71% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21.5% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 1% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 3.8% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chartham Road was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the South Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chartham Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Norwood and the 141st lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Chartham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2022-10-14 | £472,404 |
| 17 Chartham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-29 | £492,088 |
| 13 Chartham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-06-22 | £514,456 |
| 51 Chartham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-12-07 | £478,214 |
| 3 Chartham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2020-08-04 | £378,935 |
SE25 4HN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 1,004 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 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School Witham Road , Anerley SE20 7YB | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | - not rated | 574 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,400 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 | 1,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,071 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,062 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 | 1,159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topping Masters | 75 Penge Road, South Norwood | 483 yd | |
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese | 85 Penge Road, Penge | 501 yd | |
| V & J Bar Restaurant | 87 Penge Road, Penge | 501 yd | |
| Cools Kitchen | 21 Portland Road, South Norwood | 657 yd | |
| Seafood Den | 17 Portland Road, South Norwood | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Tavern | The Albert, 65 Harrington Road | 427 yd | |
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 728 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 822 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 823 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Spice | 85A Penge Road, Penge | 501 yd | |
| Marlow Fish Bar | 57 Marlow Road, Penge | 562 yd | |
| Portland Grill | 75 Portland Road, South Norwood | 629 yd | |
| Caribbean Best | Elizabeth Cottage Rear Of 63, Portland Road | 629 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51 Portland Road, South Norwood | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 169 - 175 Croydon Road, Penge | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 812 yd | |
| Co-op | 70 - 72 Elmers End Road, Penge | 832 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 897 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 808 yd | |
| Fox Gym ELMERS END ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 1,036 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.