Green Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3LU 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 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3BA, SW16 3LS, SW16 3LR, SW16 3LW, SW16 3BP, SW16 3LP, SW16 3LT, SW16 3LJ, SW16 3LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 3LU 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 38.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 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 Levels | 12.4% | 7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 48.9% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 15.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 38.7% | 46.5% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 54.4% 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% | 54.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 8.8% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| 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% | 53.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 33.7% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 1.4% | -29.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 249.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.9% higher than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 97th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 293 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-08-19 | £594,249 |
| 319 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-11-16 | £688,010 |
| 327 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-07-12 | £766,910 |
| 299 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-11-12 | £588,240 |
| 317 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2019-01-11 | £541,855 |
SW16 3LU 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 3LU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| 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 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 3,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 778 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 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,448 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 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,136 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 | 1,249 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,410 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 | 275 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 275 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 275 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 319 yd | |
| Hap Lee | 1585 London Road, Norbury | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 751 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 944 yd | |
| The Mere Scribbler | 426 - 428 Streatham High Road, London | 1,015 yd | |
| The Rabbit Hole | The Greyhound, 151 - 153 Greyhound Lane | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 275 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 308 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 329 yd | |
| Flavours | 1484 London Road, Norbury | 396 yd | |
| SnackPi | 1557 London Road, Norbury | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 192 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 547 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 701 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 480 Streatham High Road, London | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 628 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 919 yd | |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.