Norbury Hill is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3RT 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 Norbury Hill, London, SW16 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3RU, SW16 3SJ, SW16 3JX, SW16 3RX, SE19 3HN, SW16 3ET, SW16 3ED, SW16 3SH, SW16 3JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 3RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.4% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.6% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 29.4% | 38% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 50.6% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 46.9% | 54.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 47.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 10% | 2.9% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 48.1% | 38% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 65.1% | 61.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 61.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 31.8% | 31.6% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 2.9% | -28.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Hill was 41.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norbury Hill has the 27th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood and the 278th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Norbury Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-08-09 | £773,276 |
| 128 Norbury Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2024-01-19 | £652,541 |
| 130 Norbury Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2017-09-22 | £1,035,797 |
| 102 Norbury Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2016-12-02 | £727,091 |
| 104 Norbury Hill, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2016-09-09 | £1,037,649 |
SW16 3RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,816 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 | 3,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,338 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 647 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Methodist Church Lunch Club | Downsview Methodist Church, Downsview Road | 620 yd | |
| La Cucina Di Ina | 5 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 681 yd | |
| Crown Kebab | 8 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 681 yd | |
| Crown Cafe | 239 Knight's Hill, London | 739 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Taste Chinese Takeaway | 419 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 657 yd | |
| Monkeys/LKD/MJ/CT/YV/K.BiWala/Wild Buffalo | 4 Crown Parade, Crown Dale | 681 yd | |
| Morleys Chicken | Crown Parade, Beulah Hill | 681 yd | |
| Crown Point Chicken Plazaa | 266 Knight's Hill, London | 743 yd | |
| Maxin Fried Chicken | Shop, 272-274 Knight's Hill | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs College (Norbury Hill Playing Field) Norbury Hill | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Biggin Woods COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 268 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 438 yd |
| Downsview Primary School BIGGIN WAY | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| The Rookery COVINGTON WAY | tennis courts | 804 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.