Mowbray Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2RN 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 Mowbray Road, London, SE19 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2RG, SE19 2RW, SE19 2RL, SE19 2RJ, SE19 2RD, SE19 2RQ, SE19 2RP, SE19 2RH, SE19 2RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 2RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 49.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55.1% | 50.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 SE19 2RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 56.7% | 57.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 26.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 54.8% | 52.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SE19 2RN this area, 6.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 62.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 65.6% | 64.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 76.4% | 70% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 70% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.6% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.6% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mowbray Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mowbray Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 113th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Osprey House, 26 Mowbray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-01-20 | £162,490 |
| Flat G Mowbray Grange, 2 Mowbray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2025-01-17 | £394,480 |
| Flat 4 Osprey House, 26 Mowbray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-07 | £98,616 |
| Flat F Mowbray Grange, 2 Mowbray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-07-24 | £392,543 |
| Flat 2 8 Mowbray Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-07-05 | £603,913 |
SE19 2RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,409 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 | 1,766 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 3,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| Crespidia | 51 - 53 Anerley Road, Penge | 539 yd | |
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 554 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 477 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 687 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 692 yd | |
| Anerley Arms | 2 Ridsdale Road, Penge | 774 yd | |
| West Hub @ Streetwise Youth Centre | Streetwise Advice Centre, 3A Anerley Station Road | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 510 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 559 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 561 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 786 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 992 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 119 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 734 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 794 yd | |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Betts Park BETTS WAY | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,021 yd |
| Crystal Palace Indoor Bowls Club 183A 183A ANERLEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,061 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 | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.