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Affluence in SE25 4PL

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

Neighbourhood
South Norwood Central
Council
Croydon
Region
London
Neighbourhood population
2,184 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off SE25 4PL is

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SE25 4PL area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (2.0 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
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Crime2.0
  • Barriers to housing and services2.0
  • Living environment2.0
  • Children in low-income families2.0
  • Older people in low-income households3.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Health and disability4.0
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

60% of adults in the SE25 4PL area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 8.8% are retired and 8.6% are full-time students.

SE25 4PLEngland
Employee, full-time34.3%34.3%
Employee, part-time12.5%11.9%
Self-employed13.2%9.5%
Unemployed8.2%2.9%
Full-time student8.6%7.9%
Retired8.8%21.5%
Looking after home or family5.1%4.8%
Long-term sick or disabled4.5%4.1%
Other4.8%3.1%
Occupations

Social grade

31.8% of adults in the SE25 4PL area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the England average of 33.2%.

SE25 4PLEngland
Higher managerial & professional12.1%13.2%
Lower managerial & professional19.7%19.9%
Intermediate9.6%11.4%
Small employers & self-employed13.1%10.6%
Lower supervisory & technical4.8%5.3%
Semi-routine10.5%11.3%
Routine9.8%12%
Never worked & long-term unemployed12.5%8.5%
Full-time students8%7.7%
Education

Highest qualification

44.1% of adults in the SE25 4PL area hold a degree or equivalent, above the England average of 33.9%. 14.8% have no qualifications.

SE25 4PLEngland
Degree level or above44.1%33.9%
A level or equivalent14%16.9%
GCSE grade 4/C or above11.7%13.3%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.8%9.7%
Apprenticeship3.6%5.3%
Other qualifications3.1%2.8%
No qualifications14.8%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 4PL (South Norwood Central) (about 2,184 residents).

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

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