Overview of SW16 3LN

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Granville Gardens is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3LN 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 Granville Gardens, London, SW16 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3LL, SW16 3LT, SW16 3LW, SW16 3PH, SW16 3LP, SW16 4EU, SW16 4DW, SW16 3LJ, SW16 4ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 3LN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%49.9%-0.8% 51.0% -1.1%
Male49.3%50.1%0.8% 49.0% 1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.5%36.3%2.8% 37.9% -1.6%
Married: Opposite sex52.1%49.3%-2.8% 44.2% 5.1%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
Separated2.1%2.1%0.0% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced3.7%4.2%0.5% 9.1% -4.9%
Widowed7.9%6.7%-1.2% 6.1% 0.6%

Health

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 (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.3%46.5%4.2% 48.4% -1.9%
Good health39.7%38.7%-1.0% 33.6% 5.1%
Fair health12.7%9%-3.7% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health4%3.9%-0.1% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health1.3%2%0.7% 1.2% 0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications19.8%14.8%-5.0% 18.2% -3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.6%7.4%-6.2% 9.6% -2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.4%7%-5.4% 13.4% -6.4%
Apprenticeship1.7%1.4%-0.3% 5.3% -3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.7%13.4%4.7% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar34.3%48.9%14.6% 33.8% 15.1%
Other9.5%7%-2.5% 2.8% 4.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3%1.9%-1.1% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese2.7%0.3%-2.4% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian7.7%6.7%-1.0% 3.1% 3.6%
Pakistani8.7%14.2%5.5% 2.7% 11.5%
Other Asian5.3%1.4%-3.9% 1.6% -0.2%
Black African8%6.1%-1.9% 2.5% 3.6%
Black Caribbean11%6.4%-4.6% 1.0% 5.4%
Other Black4%2.2%-1.8% 0.5% 1.7%
Mixed White and Asian4%2.5%-1.5% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African1%0.6%-0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean2%2.2%0.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other2.3%3.9%1.6% 0.8% 3.1%
White38.7%46.5%7.8% 81.4% -34.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0%1.7%1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Other1.7%2.8%1.1% 1.6% 1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 54.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.3%54.4%-1.9% 83.2% -28.8%
European Union11.7%18.4%6.7% 6.1% 12.3%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.7%1.0% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa11.7%9.9%-1.8% 2.7% 7.2%
Middle East and Asia12.3%8.8%-3.5% 5.6% 3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean7%6.8%-0.2% 1.3% 5.5%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK55.3%53.9%-1.4% 83.2% -29.3%
10+ Years2%33.7%31.7% 9.8% 23.9%
5-10 Years3%6.5%3.5% 2.9% 3.6%
2-5 Years8.3%4.5%-3.8% 2.2% 2.3%
Less than 2 years31.3%1.4%-29.9% 1.9% -0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.2% 76.7% -5.5%
Ireland1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
France1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Portugal1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Spain2.5% 0.4% 2.1%
Lithuania1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Poland6.5% 1.3% 5.2%
Romania1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Other EU countries4.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia1.4% 1.2% 0.2%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held2% 13.5% -11.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.8% 37.2% -20.4%
Christian45% 46.2% -1.2%
Hindu5.3% 1.7% 3.6%
Jewish1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Muslim23.7% 6.5% 17.2%
Sikh1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Granville Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granville Gardens was 203.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% higher than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Granville Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 134th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,100
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SW16 3LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Granville Gardens are based on 118 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Granville Gardens, London, SW16 3LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 3LN

Average Price
£632,443
Semi-Detached
£694,494
Terraced
£622,102
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Granville Gardens

Average Price
£651,926
Semi-Detached
£878,700
Terraced
£664,279
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£569,032
Other
£2,315,974

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Granville GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21 Granville Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£630,0002021-06-25 £642,475
13 Granville Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£470,0002014-12-12 £664,162
11 Granville Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£490,0002014-11-06 £688,227
31 Granville Gardens, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£385,0002014-06-10 £574,710
9 Granville Gardens, London, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£360,0002011-11-07 £673,360
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 3LN

Employment

SW16 3LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3LN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Self-Employed51
Retired47
Part-Time Employee22
Student (economically inactive)19
Looking after home or family18
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other7
Unemployed7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Transport and storage18
Human health and social work activities13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Financial and insurance activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Other8
Information and communication8
Manufacturing7
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities5
Education4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing3
Real estate activities3
Construction2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 2,956 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 3,794 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 3,890 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 4,096 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
- not rated 4,600 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norbury Manor Junior School
Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR
- not rated 607 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norbury Manor Infant School
Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR
- not rated 607 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norbury Manor Primary School
Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR
3out of 4 607 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kensington Avenue Junior School
Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT
- not rated 874 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kensington Avenue Infant School
Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT
- not rated 874 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 673 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT
3out of 4 673 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY
- not rated 1,388 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL
- not rated 1,423 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL
3out of 4 1,423 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 1,007 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Middle School
Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
- not rated 1,642 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 2,473 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School
Commonside East , CR4 1YG
- not rated 2,994 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liberty County Middle School
Western Road , CR4 3EB
- not rated 3,656 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ
- not rated 3,857 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 5,066 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX
- not rated 5,158 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS
- not rated 5,191 yd Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 5,289 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 986 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 2,325 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Streatham Modern School
508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB
- not rated 734 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Silburn Reid
51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE
- not rated 1,415 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Preparatory School
45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL
- not rated 1,563 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
CACFO UK Education Centre
40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ
- not rated 1,662 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Futures Ahead Independent School
Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW
- not rated 1,897 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Xo-Tikka437-439 Streatham High Road, Norbury106 yd
Moorish Lounge447 Streatham High Road, Norbury106 yd
Touch Afrik445 Streatham High Road, Norbury106 yd
Royal Mahal Norbury1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury118 yd
Hap Lee1585 London Road, Norbury163 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bull498 Streatham High Road, London737 yd
The Moon Under Water1327 London Road, Norbury824 yd
The Mere Scribbler426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London1,030 yd
The RailwayRailway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik445 Streatham High Road, Norbury106 yd
CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury115 yd
Hot Pizza1532 London Road, Norbury128 yd
SnackPi1557 London Road, Norbury202 yd
Morleys1549 London Road, Norbury211 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlLidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane111 yd
Co-op1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury396 yd
Iceland1372 London Road, Norbury576 yd
Sainsbury's480 Streatham High Road, London869 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Norbury Park (Closed)
Norbury Avenue
grass pitches250 yd
Norbury Manor Primary School
ABINGDON ROAD
grass pitches605 yd
Norbury Manor High School For Girls
KENSINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts673 yd
Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed)
6-7 6-7 Turle Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite802 yd
The Rookery
COVINGTON WAY
tennis courts882 yd
Stockport Road Playing Fields
HASSOCKS ROAD
grass pitches925 yd
Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD
928 yd
Kensington Avenue Primary School
KENSINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches970 yd
Nuffield Health (Norbury)
LONDON ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts1,088 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed61.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.