Norbury Cross is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4JQ 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 Norbury Cross, London, SW16 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4JG, SW16 4JH, SW16 4HZ, SW16 4JF, SW16 4JE, SW16 4JA, SW16 4TT, SW16 4TU, SW16 4TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 4JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 42.1% | 43.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 41.3% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 4.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 45.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.2% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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 | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.4% | 16.4% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 15.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 38.5% | 36.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 63.4% | 58.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 57.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 28.4% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 3% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Cross was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Cross has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 465th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Norbury Cross, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £564,000 | 2023-12-18 | £572,013 |
| 66 Norbury Cross, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £817,000 | 2022-10-07 | £766,609 |
| 44 Norbury Cross, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-09-23 | £717,816 |
| 34 Norbury Cross, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-07-31 | £449,550 |
| 54 Norbury Cross, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-02-26 | £484,375 |
SW16 4JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,326 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 | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sherwood School Abbotts Road , CR4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 2,654 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,674 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 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,565 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 | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Merton | Main Building, Harris Academy | 221 yd | |
| Royal chicken | 291 Northborough Road, Streatham | 325 yd | |
| Ja Tasty | New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Commonside Community Cafe | Community Centre, New Horizon Centre | 513 yd | |
| Rooster N Pizza | 20 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 793 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 241 Northborough Road, Streatham | 319 yd | |
| Morleys | 215 Manor Road, Mitcham | 481 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 810 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 810 yd | |
| GrillMaster | 1389 London Road, Norbury | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 545 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 910 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 984 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 199 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 519 yd | |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 43.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.