Norbury Crescent is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4JX 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 Crescent, London, SW16 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4JZ, SW16 4RP, CR7 8AB, SW16 4RR, CR7 8AJ, CR7 8AT, CR7 8BQ, SW16 4SD, CR7 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53% | 52% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47% | 48% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.4% | 36.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 41.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 46.3% | 49.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 33.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 14.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 39.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 15% | 6% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.6% | 12.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 48.6% | 46.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 11% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.4% 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 | 48.2% | 46.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 34.4% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 4% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Crescent was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norbury Crescent has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-01-29 | £522,088 |
| The Ground Floor Maisonette At 151 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-13 | £231,500 |
| 143 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-12-23 | £537,270 |
| 221C Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2022-10-31 | £266,448 |
| Flat 1 181 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-26 | £314,615 |
SW16 4JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 80 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 2,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School St. James the Great School , Windsor Road CR7 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,050 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,425 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 | 1,631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,997 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 | 907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norbury Cafe | 1329 London Road, Norbury | 582 yd | |
| The Chestnuts | 14 St Helen's Road, Norbury | 586 yd | |
| Baba Foundation | 1330A London Road, Norbury | 592 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 595 yd | |
| Somomo Ltd | 1166 London Road, Norbury | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 582 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 592 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 640 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 748 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 348 yd | |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.