The Chase is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3AE is located in the Norbury Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Chase, London, SW16 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3AD, SW16 3AJ, SW16 3BE, SW16 3BG, SW16 3BQ, SW16 3BH, SW16 3AL, SW16 3AH, SW16 3BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW16 3AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 30.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 57.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.4% | 12.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 4.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 50.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 14.4% | 3.1% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 17.8% | 20.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 18.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 11.7% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38% | 32% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -49.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 66.2% | 60.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 15.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 61% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 33% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 23.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 2.5% | -26.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 29.2% | 6.5% | 22.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Chase was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Chase has the 10th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 250th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 157.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Chase, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2025-03-14 | £674,351 |
| 71 The Chase, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2023-01-27 | £900,900 |
| 57 The Chase, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2019-08-09 | £971,188 |
| 31 The Chase, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2018-12-20 | £761,720 |
| 27 The Chase, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2018-10-10 | £456,831 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,737 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 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 720 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 871 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,133 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 | 3,697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,828 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,858 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 875 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars School 147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xo-Tikka | 437-439 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 617 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 617 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 617 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 673 yd | |
| Hap Lee | 1585 London Road, Norbury | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 874 yd | |
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 901 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 617 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 659 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 672 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 683 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 521 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 873 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 981 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 983 yd | |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,003 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 | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.