Green Lane is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3NB 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 3NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CR7 8BL, SW16 3NA, CR7 8BH, SW16 3ND, CR7 8BY, SW16 3NF, SW16 3NE, SW16 3SB, CR7 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.5% | 54.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.9% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 3NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 30.4% | 34.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 53.7% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 52.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.9% | 22.4% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 41.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.2% 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 | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 8.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| White | 40.9% | 33.2% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -48.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 60.2% | 55.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 55.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.3% | 2.9% | -29.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 12.9% | 1.7% | 11.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 24.6% | 6.5% | 18.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Green Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-04-12 | £555,807 |
| 122 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-28 | £660,610 |
| 136 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-23 | £576,723 |
| 124 Green Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-05-30 | £621,681 |
| 134 Green Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2008-03-03 | £644,382 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 3NB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,378 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 | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,227 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 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy Springfield Road , CR7 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Livingstone Academy Northwood Road , CR7 8HX | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 2,147 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 | 3,141 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,316 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 578 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 578 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 578 yd | |
| The Village Chinese Take-Away | 8 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 677 yd | |
| The Chestnuts | 14 St Helen's Road, Norbury | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 945 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 578 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 677 yd | |
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 880 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 880 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 929 yd | |
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 931 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 944 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 245 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 370 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 644 yd | |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 911 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 | 266.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.