Green Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3LY 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 3LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3BL, SW16 3BJ, SW16 3JL, SW16 3JN, SW16 3BQ, SW16 3LX, SW16 3BG, SW16 3JW, SW16 3BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 49.7% | 52.6% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.4% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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% | 41.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 46.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.2% | 50.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38% | 29.2% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.7% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 46.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 12.8% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 40.4% | 38.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 56.6% 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 | 62% | 56.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 56.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 32.5% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 238th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 239 Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2025-03-14 | £384,035 |
| 259 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-10-18 | £612,830 |
| 249 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-12-16 | £689,417 |
| 217 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £599,500 | 2022-03-11 | £598,211 |
| 279 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2021-03-10 | £676,554 |
SW16 3LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,508 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 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 976 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 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,042 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 | 3,657 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,963 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,334 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 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,137 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 | 1,075 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 570 yd | |
| Moorish Lounge | 447 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 570 yd | |
| Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 570 yd | |
| Royal Mahal Norbury | 1538 - 1540 London Road, Norbury | 589 yd | |
| Blend Coffee Shop | 1480B London Road, Norbury | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 992 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 1,002 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Source Catering At Touch Afrik | 445 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 570 yd | |
| Hot Pizza | 1532 London Road, Norbury | 591 yd | |
| CrazyBurgerz And CocoBeanz / Yankee | 457-459 Streatham High Road, Norbury | 592 yd | |
| Flavours | 1484 London Road, Norbury | 606 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 1466 London Road, Norbury | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 496 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 698 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 676 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 875 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,013 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,064 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.