Becket Close is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 5BL 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 Becket Close, London, SE25 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 5DE, SE25 5HS, SE25 5HN, SE25 5BQ, SE25 5BW, SE25 5HR, SE25 5BZ, SE25 5HW, SE25 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE25 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 47.9% | 60.8% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 19.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 38.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 15.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.4% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 37% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 11.3% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 51.4% | 48.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 63.7% 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% | 63.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 64% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 24.3% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 1.4% | -16.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becket Close was 174.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% higher than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Becket Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 165th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 90.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Becket Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 1998-09-30 | £784,951 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 517 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 | 1,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | - not rated | 65 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 3out of 4 | 65 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School Morland Road , CR0 6NF | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Children's Centre Morland Road , CR0 6NF | - not rated | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Blake Academy 6 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 4,943 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,390 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 | 1,225 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 5,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Cafe Kopaczko | 35 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| Chilli & Spice | 25 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 379 yd | |
| LJs Snack Bar | 353 Morland Road, Croydon | 496 yd | |
| The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant | The Gold Coast, 224 Portland Road | 510 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 216 Portland Road, South Norwood | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 312 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 662 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 1,023 yd | |
| The Albert Tavern | The Albert, 65 Harrington Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Kebab | 31 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| Mandy's Fish & Chips | 33 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 43 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| LY Chinese Takeaway | 41 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| The Green Tandoori | 17 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 671 yd | |
| Morland Road Londis Store | Shop, 195 - 197 Morland Road | 818 yd | |
| Co-Op Supermarket | 311-313 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 887 yd | |
| Freshco | 243-245 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Davidson Primary Academy DARTNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park SHIRLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.