Groveland Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3BD 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 Groveland Avenue, London, SW16 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3AA, SW16 3BP, SW16 3AB, SW16 3BB, SW16 3BE, SW16 3BG, SW16 3AD, SW16 3BA, SW16 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 3BD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 3BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 36% | 31.8% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 52.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88%) 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 | 53.4% | 53.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 44.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.6% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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 | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 11.4% | -8.3% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 14% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 35.4% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 49.5% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 49.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 36.4% | 33.7% | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 9.4% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.9% | 3.4% | -31.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 9.4% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Groveland Avenue was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Groveland Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 511th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Groveland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-12-17 | £656,888 |
| 10 Groveland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-03-31 | £678,439 |
| 5 Groveland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £608,000 | 2015-11-20 | £762,674 |
| 13 Groveland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £599,950 | 2014-08-29 | £863,593 |
| 13 Groveland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2012-11-16 | £659,526 |
SW16 3BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
SW16 3BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,773 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 | 3,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,352 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 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 973 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 739 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,045 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 | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,952 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 | 3,815 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,439 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 | 1,307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,993 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 | 721 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 449 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 449 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 449 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 516 yd | |
| Hap Lee | 1585 London Road, Norbury | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 722 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 939 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 1,009 yd | |
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 449 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 495 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 495 yd | |
| Golden City Take Away | 574 Streatham High Road, London | 509 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 350 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 760 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 838 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,041 yd | |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.