Gibsons Hill is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3JL 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 Gibsons Hill, London, SW16 3JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3JN, SW16 3BL, SW16 3JW, SW16 3LY, SW16 3JP, SW16 3BH, SW16 3JY, SW16 3BQ, SW16 3JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 3JL 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 3JL 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 Gibsons Hill was 38.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Gibsons Hill has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 247th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 405.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gibsons Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-03-27 | £691,677 |
| 9 Gibsons Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2018-10-22 | £611,284 |
| 3 Gibsons Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2015-12-04 | £724,806 |
| 1 Gibsons Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £409,950 | 2007-11-16 | £712,422 |
| 7 Gibsons Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2006-02-13 | £573,298 |
| 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 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,403 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 | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,625 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,382 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 959 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 678 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 678 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 678 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 705 yd | |
| Blend Coffee Shop | 1480B London Road, Norbury | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 868 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 678 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 705 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 709 yd | |
| Flavours | 1484 London Road, Norbury | 730 yd | |
| Laziz Kebab | 1535 - 1537 London Road, Norbury | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 597 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 821 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 909 yd | |
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 771 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,090 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.