Albert Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 4RL is located in the Woodside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Road, London, SE25 4RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 4RJ, SE25 4RH, SE25 4RN, SE25 4RY, SE25 4RZ, SE25 4SA, SE25 4RX, SE25 4RQ, SE25 4RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE25 4RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 42.2% | 48.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 37.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 3.8% | -7.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 41.7% | 54.1% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 9.2% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.4% | 15% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 46.4% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 15% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.6% | 13.4% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 43% | 44.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 77.8% | 66.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.5% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 11.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 66.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 25.1% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 2% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Road was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Shirley North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albert Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Shirley North and the 86th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-04-30 | £481,070 |
| 200 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-05 | £430,783 |
| 204 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-08-09 | £544,575 |
| 196 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2014-04-22 | £520,548 |
| 198 Albert Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2009-12-11 | £440,205 |
SE25 4RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Ryelands Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | 1out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 2out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park High School Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High (Croydon) Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,441 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 2,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant | The Gold Coast, 224 Portland Road | 456 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 216 Portland Road, South Norwood | 456 yd | |
| Ballers Pot Of Paradise | 201 - 203 Portland Road, South Norwood | 614 yd | |
| Dee's Spot | 163 Portland Road, South Norwood | 664 yd | |
| Ballas Pot Of Paradise | 201 Portland Road, South Norwood | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 615 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 874 yd | |
| The Albert Tavern | The Albert, 65 Harrington Road | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 277 Portland Road, South Norwood | 373 yd | |
| Norwood Kebab House | 261 Portland Road, South Norwood | 445 yd | |
| Eko Tedo Big Mama | 251 Portland Road, South Norwood | 483 yd | |
| Mac's | 253 Portland Road, South Norwood | 483 yd | |
| Guava Grill | 243 Portland Road, South Norwood | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 628 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10-14 Bywood Avenue, Croydon | 670 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 276 yd |
| World Of Golf (Croydon) LONG LANE | golf | 448 yd |
| The Longheath Centre 49A 49A LONGHEATH GARDENS | 457 yd | |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Ashburton Playing Fields COLERIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Monks Orchard Primary School THE GLADE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.