Downsview Road is in London and in Croydon district. SE19 3XA 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 Downsview Road, London, SE19 3XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 3EL, SE19 3JE, SE19 3BB, SE19 3JF, SE19 3EN, SE19 3BF, SE19 3ES, SE19 3XD, SE19 3JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 3XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 40% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 57.6% | 53.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 32.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 14.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 47.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 8.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 60.2% | 55.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 12% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 55.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 28.1% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 1.5% | -28.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downsview Road was 163.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% higher than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downsview Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 182nd highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leebot Wood Downsview Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-09-23 | £683,063 |
| Leebot Wood Downsview Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-03-17 | £450,000 |
| 8 Downsview Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £602,000 | 2004-06-09 | £1,237,062 |
| 4 Downsview Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2004-06-09 | £1,154,865 |
SE19 3XA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,516 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 | 3,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 2,825 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,987 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 5,193 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School 147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | Downsview Methodist Church, Downsview Road | 156 yd | |
| The Mozzarella Park | The Chevening Hub, Chevening Road | 545 yd | |
| The Chevening Hub Club | The Chevening Hub, Chevening Road | 545 yd | |
| The Beulah Spa Harvester | Beulah Spa, 41 Beulah Hill | 678 yd | |
| La Cucina Di Ina | 5 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkeys/LKD/MJ/CT/YV/K.BiWala/Wild Buffalo | 4 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 736 yd | |
| Morleys Chicken | Crown Parade, Beulah Hill | 736 yd | |
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 419 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 774 yd | |
| Crown Point Chicken Plazaa | 266 Knight's Hill, London | 829 yd | |
| Maxin Fried Chicken | Shop, 272-274 Knight's Hill | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 223 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| David Livingstone Academy NORTHWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 971 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.