Childs Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 3RZ 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 Childs Lane, London, SE19 3RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 3RY, SE19 3RX, SE19 3RU, SE19 3AH, SE19 3SB, SE19 3SD, SE19 3AG, SE19 3AN, SE19 1RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 3RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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% | 49.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 55% | 50.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 61.1% | 56.2% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 30.3% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 55.3% | 59.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 61.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.3% | 61.4% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 27.6% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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 | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 58.4% | 67.6% | 9.2% | 81.4% | -13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 53.8% | 62.8% | 9.0% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 3.4% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.1% | 62.2% | 9.1% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 19.8% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 5.5% | -10.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 5.5% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Childs Lane was 316.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 269.2% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Childs Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 70th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Childs Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,000 | 2022-06-17 | £6,745 |
| 1B Childs Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-01-07 | £409,282 |
| 1B Childs Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-04-16 | £444,925 |
| 1A Childs Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-04-01 | £347,598 |
| 2 Childs Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-03-14 | £409,163 |
SE19 3RZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,569 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 3,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,698 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 | 544 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted Bean | 23 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 8 yd | |
| Mediterranea Restaurant | 21 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 11 yd | |
| Timur | 17 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 11 yd | |
| Tofu | 5 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 11 yd | |
| A Torre | 19 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 21 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 112 yd | |
| The Sparrowhawk | 2 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 112 yd | |
| Walker Briggs | 23 Westow Hill, London | 153 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 198 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colairo's Cafe-Deli | 1 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 11 yd | |
| Elia The Authentic Greek | 25 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 24 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 112 yd | |
| Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 112 yd | |
| Malaki's Cakes Bread & Pastries | 38 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 118 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 149 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 153 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 176 yd | |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 967 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 1,092 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.