Green Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 3LJ is located in the Streatham Common & Vale 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 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3LT, SW16 3PF, SW16 3AS, SW16 3LL, SW16 3LW, SW16 3LN, SW16 3BA, SW16 3LS, SW16 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.7% | 53.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 3LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 33.5% | 55.6% | 22.1% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 23.1% | -29.0% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 47.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 33.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.8% | 18.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 40.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.5% 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 | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 2.8% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 8% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 19.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 18.6% |
| Other Black | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 38.7% | 33.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -47.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 56.3% | 56.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 7.8% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 6.7% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 15.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.3% | 56.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 27.4% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 9.9% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 3.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 2.6% | -28.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 5.2% | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 155.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 249th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 5 355 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-11-24 | £317,092 |
| Flat 3 355 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-09-30 | £363,421 |
| Flat 7 355 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £395,000 | 2021-02-16 | £370,534 |
| Flat 3 355 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £410,000 | 2020-05-07 | £404,826 |
| Flat 5 355 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £348,000 | 2020-03-04 | £338,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,812 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 | 3,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 4,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Infant School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | - not rated | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 740 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,684 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 | 3,913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 5,030 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,195 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 | 638 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 1,784 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 | 146 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 146 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 146 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 224 yd | |
| Hap Lee | 1585 London Road, Norbury | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 640 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 923 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 952 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane | 987 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 146 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 195 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 241 yd | |
| SnackPi | 1557 London Road, Norbury | 323 yd | |
| Snak Tank | 580 Streatham High Road, London | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 48 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 526 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 704 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 822 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.