Lawrence Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 5AA 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 Lawrence Road, London, SE25 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 5AB, SE25 5AF, SE25 6XU, SE25 5AD, SE25 5AE, SE25 5FB, SE25 5AJ, SE25 6XW, SE25 6XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 48.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 50.7% | 54.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 23.5% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 47.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 18.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 47.6% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.8% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.2% 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% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 14.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 11.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 37.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -37.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 60.5% | 53.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 16.6% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 53.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 24.7% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 3.6% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Road was 370.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 331.4% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 48th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 101.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lawrence Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-09-22 | £815,096 |
| Grey Gables Lawrence Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-09-14 | £857,615 |
| 11 Lawrence Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-06-24 | £651,508 |
| 16 Lawrence Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-01-11 | £884,820 |
| 18 Lawrence Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2020-12-23 | £879,883 |
SE25 5AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 1,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Primary 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | 1out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heavers Farm Primary School 58 Dinsdale Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LT | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | 3out of 4 | 575 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 | 592 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehorse Manor Infant School Whitehorse Road , CR7 8SB | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Woburn Road , CR9 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,169 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 | 2,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,278 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 | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 167 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Delights | 216B Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 105 yd | |
| Cafe Terra And Deli | 208A Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 107 yd | |
| Viet Taste | 214B Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 134 yd | |
| No. 241 Norwood | 241 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 145 yd | |
| Ivy League Nursery | 237 Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 154 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 225 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 309 yd | |
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 448 yd | |
| The Clifton Arms | 21 Clifton Road, South Norwood | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Kebab | 216A Selhurst Road, South Norwood | 105 yd | |
| Go Go Fresh UK | Selhurst Railway Station, Selhurst Road | 153 yd | |
| Four Boroughs | 7 Railway Buildings, Station Road | 198 yd | |
| Morleys | 9 High Street, South Norwood | 220 yd | |
| Pizza To Pizza | 2 High Street, South Norwood | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 121 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 401 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 727 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 443 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 529 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 848 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.1% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.