High View Close is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2DS is located in the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High View Close, London, SE19 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE25 4AX, SE19 2ED, SE19 2DR, SE25 4AS, SE25 6AS, SE25 4AU, SE25 6AT, SE19 2DP, SE25 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 41.7% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 37% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 48.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 17.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 4.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 59.3% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 25.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 65.8% | 71.7% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 78.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 78.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 78.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 0.7% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High View Close was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High View Close has the 35th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 327th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 High View Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £852,000 | 2024-06-03 | £865,967 |
| 16 High View Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £797,000 | 2023-09-07 | £772,899 |
| 15 High View Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-08-25 | £727,484 |
| 26 High View Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-11-02 | £711,117 |
| 23 High View Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-10-07 | £787,246 |
SE19 2DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SE19 2DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 1out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Cafe | Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road | 443 yd | |
| Chave Do Douro | 281 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 610 yd | |
| Stanley's Social Care & Co Working | Stanley Hall, South Norwood Hill | 760 yd | |
| The Manse | 11 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 26 High Street, South Norwood | 923 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | 64 High Street, South Norwood | 988 yd | |
| Trude Rotisserie | The Alliance, 91 High Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 591 yd | |
| The Grill | 27B High Street, South Norwood | 923 yd | |
| Yumi Dumpling | 173 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 939 yd | |
| Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill | 217 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood | 939 yd | |
| Flavaz First | 3 Commercial Buildings, High Street | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Sainsburys Supermarket, 120 Whitehorse Lane | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 137 yd | |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 717 yd |
| Grangewood Park ROSS ROAD | tennis courts | 737 yd |
| Harris Academy South Norwood CUMBERLOW AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Stanley Halls STANLEY HALL STANLEY HALL SOUTH NORWOOD HILL | 845 yd | |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc (Selhurst Park) CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB CRYSTAL PALACE FOOTBALL CLUB WHITEHORSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.