Tennison Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE25 5NE 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 Tennison Road, London, SE25 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 5NF, SE25 5BE, SE25 5NA, SE25 5BG, SE25 5NB, CR0 6DW, CR0 6DJ, SE25 5BA, SE25 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE25 5NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 53.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46% | 46.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 38.4% | 47.7% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 33.2% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 55.1% | 49.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 34.7% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 17.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.8% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 40.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.4% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.9% 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% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 15.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.9% | 11.1% | -6.8% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 7.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44.5% | 35.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -45.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 74.5% | 68.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 68.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 21% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 4.1% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennison Road was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.5% higher than the Addiscombe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tennison Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Addiscombe East and the 205th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162A Tennison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-08-01 | £322,612 |
| 162A Tennison Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-11-25 | £260,378 |
| 150 Tennison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2022-07-27 | £397,860 |
| 152 Tennison Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £573,000 | 2022-05-04 | £562,051 |
| 130 Tennison Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2021-06-28 | £441,574 |
SE25 5NE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE25 5NE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 216 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 | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The South Norwood Academy 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary School 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | - not rated | 505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School Becket Close , Birchanger Road SE25 5BN | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashburton Community School Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,042 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 | 768 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 2,881 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 | 5,271 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 667 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaffinch Brook School 32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranquillity Corner | 128 Portland Road, South Norwood | 509 yd | |
| Diors Desserts | 112B Portland Road, South Norwood | 520 yd | |
| Blue Jay Cafe | 2 Market Parade, Portland Road | 524 yd | |
| The Gold Coast Bar & Restaurant | The Gold Coast, 224 Portland Road | 535 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 216 Portland Road, South Norwood | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | 152 Portland Road, South Norwood | 510 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree | 32 Station Road, South Norwood | 570 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 710 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 761 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 50-52 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dong Hai | 139 Tennison Road, South Norwood | 37 yd | |
| Chicken Palace | 90-92 Portland Road, South Norwood | 518 yd | |
| Guava Grill | 243 Portland Road, South Norwood | 545 yd | |
| Eko Tedo Big Mama | 251 Portland Road, South Norwood | 547 yd | |
| Mac's | 253 Portland Road, South Norwood | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 156 Portland Road, South Norwood | 509 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Station Road, South Norwood | 628 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 47 Woodside Green, South Norwood | 726 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Recreation Ground SELHURST ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| South Norwood Swimming Pool (Closed) Portland Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| South Norwood Leisure Centre PORTLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Heavers Farm Primary School DINSDALE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch | 578 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 918 yd | |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 973 yd |
| Croydon Sports Arena CROYDON SPORTS ARENA CROYDON SPORTS ARENA ALBERT ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Davidson Primary Academy DARTNELL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Ashburton Park ASHBURTON PARK ASHBURTON PARK LOWER ADDISCOMBE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.