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Affluence in SE25 4FE

How SE25 4FE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
South Norwood Central
Council
Croydon
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
1,751 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SE25 4FE is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SE25 4FE area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is employment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Employment1.0
  • Children in low-income families1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Living environment2.0
  • Older people in low-income households2.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Education and skills4.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£64,915
Before tax, all sources
England
£55,856
Above the national average
Higher than
76%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

53.7% of adults in the SE25 4FE area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 12.2% are retired and 9.1% are full-time students.

SE25 4FEEngland
Employee, full-time31.8%34.3%
Employee, part-time13.1%11.9%
Self-employed8.8%9.5%
Unemployed6.2%2.9%
Full-time student9.1%7.9%
Retired12.2%21.5%
Looking after home or family8.7%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled5.4%4.1%
Other4.8%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

28.3% of adults in the SE25 4FE area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the England average of 33.2%.

SE25 4FEEngland
Higher managerial & professional10.4%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional17.9%19.9%
Intermediate11.7%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed9.4%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.8%5.3%
Semi-routine12.2%11.3%
Routine11.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed13%8.5%
Full-time students8.7%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

37.5% of adults in the SE25 4FE area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 20.3% have no qualifications.

SE25 4FEEngland
Degree level or above37.5%33.9%
A level or equivalent16%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above10.6%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.5%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.9%5.3%
Other qualifications3.2%2.8%
No qualifications20.3%18.1%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SE25 4FE (South Norwood Central) (about 1,751 residents).

Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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