Harold Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 3PL 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 Harold Road, London, SE19 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 3PW, SE19 3PR, SE19 3PH, SE19 3TD, SE19 3PN, SE19 3SP, SE19 3SW, SE19 3QF, SE19 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 3PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.6% | 50% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 38.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 58.7% | 60.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 4.7% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 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 3PL this area, 6% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.5% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.1% | 63.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 75.1% | 80.1% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 80.3% | 76.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 76.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.1% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1.4% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Road was 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harold Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 324th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43A Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2023-10-31 | £447,747 |
| 46 Harold Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2023-10-27 | £1,721,322 |
| Flat 3 32 Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-04-19 | £394,768 |
| Flat 1 44 Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2023-03-10 | £307,564 |
| Flat 7 32 Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-01-18 | £268,540 |
SE19 3PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3PL 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,156 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 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,286 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 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,596 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 | 501 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Step Day Nursery | 11 Harold Road, Upper Norwood | 281 yd | |
| High View Care Services | 9 High View Road, Upper Norwood | 328 yd | |
| Antenna Studios Cafe | Antenna Studios, Bowyers Yard | 431 yd | |
| Astra Home | 201 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 452 yd | |
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | Beulah Spa, 41 Beulah Hill | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 516 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 590 yd | |
| Walker Briggs | 23 Westow Hill, London | 626 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 637 yd | |
| The Sparrowhawk | 2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elia The Authentic Greek | 25 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 511 yd | |
| Colairo's Cafe-Deli | 1 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 526 yd | |
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 565 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 565 yd | |
| Lions Fried Chicken | 13 Westow Hill, London | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 436 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 497 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 470 yd | |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,028 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.