Norbury Crescent is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4LA 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 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4JT, SW16 4RN, SW16 4RW, SW16 3RN, SW16 4LH, SW16 4DF, SW16 4EA, SW16 4EB, CR7 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 50.2% | 55% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 45% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 4LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 54.6% | 50.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 33.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 50.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 32.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17% | 22.2% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 36% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 4.1% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.3% 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 | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 13.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.1% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 16.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 33.3% | 31.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -50.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 52.7% | 48% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.2% | 14.3% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.6% 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 | 51.8% | 48.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 31.6% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 4.9% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 22.1% | 6.5% | 15.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norbury Crescent was 151.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% higher than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norbury Crescent has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 215th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56A Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-01 | £349,622 |
| 14 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2022-05-20 | £1,001,473 |
| 52 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500 | 2022-04-13 | £1,445 |
| Flat 3 22 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-03-10 | £314,144 |
| 56 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-04-08 | £312,897 |
SW16 4LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4LA 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 | 144 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 2,369 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 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,415 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 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,237 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 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 3,362 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,655 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 | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,304 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 | 1,204 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,402 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 Chestnuts | 14 St Helen's Road, Norbury | 275 yd | |
| Baba Foundation | 1330A London Road, Norbury | 304 yd | |
| Cafe Aurora | 1366 - 1368 London Road, Norbury | 333 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 338 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 352 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 217 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 217 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 217 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 304 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 333 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 473 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 823 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 646 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,041 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.