Norbury Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 3RW 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 Avenue, London, SW16 3RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 3RL, SW16 4JS, SW16 4LE, SW16 4JR, SW16 4JU, SW16 4LH, SW16 4LD, SW16 4BX, SW16 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 3RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52% | 55.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 48% | 44.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW16 3RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 48% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 34.4% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 43.5% | 50% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 41.4% | 33% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 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 | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.1% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 39.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 11% | 3.1% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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 | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 13.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 8% | 6.9% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 30.6% | 33.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 18.5% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 16.3% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52% | 48.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 30.8% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 4.8% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Avenue was 50.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Norbury Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 339th lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Norbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-08-26 | £897,546 |
| 303 Norbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-05-19 | £784,713 |
| 305 Norbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2015-09-07 | £855,556 |
| Flat 3 287 Norbury Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-07-01 | £304,889 |
| 285 Norbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2015-04-14 | £799,881 |
SW16 3RW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3RW 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,563 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 | 3,397 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 |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 345 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,837 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,500 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,456 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 | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| CACFO UK Education Centre 40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala Norbury | 1424 London Road, Norbury | 217 yd | |
| Dawat | 1416 - 1418 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Pizza Twist | 1398 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| The Chestnuts | 14 St Helen's Road, Norbury | 239 yd | |
| Ideal Sweets | 1460 London Road, Norbury | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 516 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 1426 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Griller | 1420 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Fat Twins | 1392 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 1466 London Road, Norbury | 235 yd | |
| Frydays's Traditional Fish And Chips | 1450 London Road, Norbury | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 259 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 301 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 917 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 994 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 242.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.