Warminster Square London, Croydon
31 addresses across 3 postcodes (SE25), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20501537.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 14, D: 1).
- Flood: 28 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Anerley, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Norwood Lake and Grounds, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Auckland Surgery, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (5); Flat (5). Built: 1991-1995 (13); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garages And Forecourt North Of Avenue Road South Norwood: up to 12 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Garages And Forecourt North Of Avenue Road South Norwood: up to 12 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt South Of 27 - 32 Avenue Gardens: up to 6 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Garage Block And Forecourt South Of 27 - 32 Avenue Gardens: up to 6 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 89 - 157, Regina Road: up to 19 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adjacent And Rear Of 110, Auckland Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- 12 Sunny Bank: up to 9 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 139, South Norwood Hill: up to 8 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 October 2026 to 21 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 26 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 46 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE25 4DW | not in 2 or 3 | 26 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE25 4DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 35 | unlikely |
| SE25 4DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 52 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE25 4DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE25 4DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SE25 4DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Anerley 949,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Norwood Junction 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Birkbeck 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Harrington Road Tram Stop | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Birkbeck Tram Stop | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Avenue Road Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lancaster Road (SE25) South Norwood | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Greenwich Pier | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Matchday Parking Crystal Palace Harris South Norwood Car Park | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 27.9 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Auckland Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tt Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancaster House Dental Practice | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Shirley Oaks Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - South Norwood Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Norwood Lake and Grounds 8.8 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maberley Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Elmers End moated site, South Norwood | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Crystal Palace Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 130 m north-west |
| Croydon Canal | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Chaffinch Brook (West Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 0 | 31 |
1 of the street's 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 31 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Dixon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Harris Academy South Norwood | Secondary | 11–19 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cypress Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stewart Fleming Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Norwood Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crosfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre SE25 4DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| The Lakes Cafe SE25 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Ltd SE25 4EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Zoyia's Kitchen SE25 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| GCH Burrows House Ltd SE20 8SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| V & J Bar Restaurant SE20 7UN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| The Dutchie Express / Lucky Crabs Kitchen / Mac 'n' Cheese/Roti Jerk & Tingz/Jamaica Love Jerk Centre SE20 7UN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Penge Food And Wine SE20 7UN | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Cheers Off Licence SE25 4EJ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Perennial Wine SE20 7UH | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (25); On or near Avenue Road (19); On or near Warminster Square (12); On or near Park/Open Space (8); On or near Coleman Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 15% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 27% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 19 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SE25 4DW: 29 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- SE25 4DP: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- SE25 4DZ: 1 address of 68 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Coleman Close · Lakeside Close · Warminster Gardens · Avenue Road · Trellis Mews · Boundary Close · Acacia Close · Fonthill Close · Avenue Gardens · Maiden Mews · Bolton Close · Woodvale Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.