London Road is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4DF is located in the Norbury & Pollards Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, London, SW16 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4EA, SW16 4EB, SW16 4DH, SW16 4BE, SW16 4DG, SW16 4EJ, SW16 4BF, SW16 4AN, SW16 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4DF is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 46.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 55% | 53.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 4DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 51.4% | 51.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 54.7% | 63.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 29.2% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 15.9% | 9.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 48.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.5% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 3.8% | -6.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 37.9% | 46.6% | 8.7% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 43% | 49.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 19.1% | 26.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 8.5% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.3% 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 | 42.1% | 49.1% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 30.3% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 12% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.4% | 2.1% | -18.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 6.4% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Norbury & Pollards Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor House, 1272 London Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-11-27 | £293,658 |
SW16 4DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4DF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,489 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 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,536 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,426 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 | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 90 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 96 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 96 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1363 London Road, Norbury | 96 yd | |
| Baba Foundation | 1330A London Road, Norbury | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 106 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 78 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 78 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 78 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 96 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 197 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 390 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 855 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.