Sylvan Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2RT 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 Sylvan Road, London, SE19 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2RS, SE19 2RR, SE19 2SF, SE19 2RX, SE19 2SE, SE19 2RP, SE19 2BY, SE19 2QD, SE19 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 34.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 53.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2RT this area, 7.8% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.3% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| White | 61.5% | 62.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 73.3% | 69.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 68.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 19.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 4.3% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvan Road was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sylvan Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 15 Enderley House Sylvan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-11-15 | £267,459 |
| Flat 9 Enderley House Sylvan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2012-10-31 | £284,153 |
| Flat 7 Enderley House Sylvan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2012-10-24 | £291,959 |
| Flat 11 Enderley House Sylvan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-01-09 | £143,575 |
| Flat 10 Enderley House Sylvan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2007-07-06 | £240,362 |
SE19 2RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Infant School Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Junior School 32 Cypress Road , South Norwood SE25 4AU | - not rated | 668 yd | Community school | 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 | - not rated | 225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,638 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 86 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 225 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 636 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 685 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 889 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 405 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | 107 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 593 yd | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 99 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 593 yd | |
| Chave Do Douro | 281 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 629 yd | |
| Cafe De Niro | 273 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 653 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 689 yd | |
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 730 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 932 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryer Brothers & Chips | 271 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood | 632 yd | |
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 712 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 712 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 724 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 728 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 755 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 945 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 1,010 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 | 220 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 685 yd | |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 688 yd | |
| Waterside Centre WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | 790 yd | |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 229.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.