Hetley Gardens is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 2UW 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 Hetley Gardens, London, SE19 2UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2UN, SE19 2UP, SE19 2UJ, SE19 2UL, SE19 2UX, SE19 2PW, SE19 2UR, SE19 2PS, SE19 2UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 2UW is primarily male, with 54.4% of the population 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 | 50% | 45.6% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 50% | 54.4% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 2UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.7% | 45.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 37.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 60.2% | 50.9% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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.
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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.2% | 63.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.8% | 78.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 83.6% | 75.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 76.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 18% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.8% | -11.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hetley Gardens was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hetley Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 66th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hetley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-12-11 | £394,574 |
| 5 Hetley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-04 | £357,641 |
| 5 Hetley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-09-18 | £395,031 |
| 9 Hetley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2015-08-26 | £528,973 |
| 4 Hetley Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2013-12-04 | £412,723 |
SE19 2UW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 2UW 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 | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,471 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,814 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 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,497 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 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 879 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 141 yd | |
| Yak & Yeti Restaurant | 107 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 194 yd | |
| Brown & Green Cafe | 99 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 194 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 288 yd | |
| The Triangle | Heshima Family Support Centre, 2 Coxwell Road | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 253 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 300 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 547 yd | |
| The Sparrowhawk | 2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 547 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 318 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 318 yd | |
| Elia The Authentic Greek | 25 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 444 yd | |
| Colairo's Cafe-Deli | 1 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 460 yd | |
| Malaki's Cakes Bread & Pastries | 38 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 328 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 544 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 608 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 283 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 534 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 988 yd |
| South Norwood Lake And Grounds WATERSIDE CENTRE WATERSIDE CENTRE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Cypress Primary School CYPRESS ROAD | 1,047 yd | |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 38 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.