Crown Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3HY is located in the Knight's Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crown Lane, London, SW16 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3JF, SW16 3RE, SW16 3RD, SW16 3RB, SW16 3EJ, SW16 3RA, SW16 3RF, SW16 3EL, SW16 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3HY has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 56.9% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 43.1% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
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 SW16 3HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 43.7% | 48.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 32.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.3% | -4.0% | 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 (85.1%) 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 | 45.4% | 49.1% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 42.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 13.6% | 1.4% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 15.6% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 6.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 44.7% | 46.9% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 61.9% | 58.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 14.7% | 11% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 58.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 28.6% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 4.9% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 4.2% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 13.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Lane was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crown Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 141st lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Fern Lodge Crown Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-10-20 | £245,434 |
| Flat 28 Fern Lodge Crown Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-23 | £256,839 |
| Flat 13 Fern Lodge Crown Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-07-08 | £294,095 |
| Flat 1 Fern Lodge Crown Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-12 | £203,125 |
| Flat 10 Fern Lodge Crown Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-09-20 | £250,257 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 3HY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,746 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 242 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cucina Di Ina | 5 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 540 yd | |
| Crown Kebab | 8 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 540 yd | |
| Crown Cafe | 239 Knight's Hill, London | 545 yd | |
| The Grind | 96 Knight's Hill, London | 975 yd | |
| Miranda's Kitchen | 130 Norwood High Street, London | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 419 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 469 yd | |
| Crown Point Chicken Plazaa | 266 Knight's Hill, London | 478 yd | |
| Maxin Fried Chicken | Shop, 272-274 Knight's Hill | 491 yd | |
| Monkeys/LKD/MJ/CT/YV/K.BiWala/Wild Buffalo | 4 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 540 yd | |
| Morleys Chicken | Crown Parade, Beulah Hill | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 470 yd | |
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 526 yd | |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 556 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 1,060 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.