Green Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3BL 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 Green Lane, London, SW16 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3JN, SW16 3JL, SW16 3LY, SW16 3JW, SW16 3LZ, SW16 3JY, SW16 3BQ, SW16 3JP, SW16 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 33% | 41.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 46.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 50.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 46.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 12.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 40.4% | 38.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 62% | 56.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 56.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 32.5% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 336th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-03-28 | £699,437 |
| 230 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-03-24 | £631,582 |
| 224 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2023-01-27 | £794,640 |
| 202 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-04-14 | £565,123 |
| 208 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-06-25 | £708,762 |
SW16 3BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 3,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,224 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 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 459 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,261 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 | 1,557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,219 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 | 3,448 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,079 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,213 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 | 1,550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cedars School 147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,694 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 | 659 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 659 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 659 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 675 yd | |
| Blend Coffee Shop | 1480B London Road, Norbury | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 921 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 1,040 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 659 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 676 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 680 yd | |
| Flavours | 1484 London Road, Norbury | 684 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 1466 London Road, Norbury | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 585 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 763 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 841 yd | |
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 786 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,022 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.