Northborough Road is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4AX is located in the Norbury & Pollards Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northborough Road, London, SW16 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4HT, SW16 4SL, SW16 4BD, SW16 4HU, SW16 4SN, SW16 4SH, SW16 4SJ, SW16 4SW, SW16 4BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.4% | 52.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 4AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 49.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 38.7% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 45.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 38.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 39.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 34.3% | 42.7% | 8.4% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 58.3% | 50.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 14.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 51.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 29.4% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 4.9% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northborough Road was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northborough Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Northborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-31 | £394,049 |
| 18 Northborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £388,500 | 2022-10-27 | £364,145 |
| 32 Northborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-18 | £361,560 |
| 14 Northborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-27 | £377,085 |
| 30 Northborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2021-06-15 | £390,584 |
SW16 4AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 4AX 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,473 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 | 3,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Junior School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Infant School Abingdon Road , SW16 5QR | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,266 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 813 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tamworth Manor High School Wide Way , CR4 1BP | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,363 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 | 3,568 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,328 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 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Modern School 508 Streatham High Road , SW16 3QB | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thornton Heath College 678 London Road , CR7 7HU | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 2,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norbury Cafe | 1329 London Road, Norbury | 147 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 162 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 167 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 167 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1363 London Road, Norbury | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 147 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 167 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 167 yd | |
| GrillMaster | 1389 London Road, Norbury | 213 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 239 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 311 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 467 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 728 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 968 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 972 yd | |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 1,071 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.