Norbury Crescent is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4LF 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 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4JY, SW16 4RT, CR7 8AP, SW16 4RS, CR7 7RW, CR7 7RR, CR7 8AG, CR7 8BP, SW16 4RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4LF, 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 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 and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-05-04 | £576,800 |
| 239 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2018-12-19 | £564,563 |
| 239 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-02-03 | £533,977 |
| 235 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £549,950 | 2016-01-22 | £677,030 |
| 239 Norbury Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-12-04 | £468,930 |
SW16 4LF 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 4LF 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 | 1,636 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Junior School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Infant School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 2out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 716 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,206 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 | 2,647 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 2,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,362 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 | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arvon House 21 Liverpool Road , Thornton Heath CR7 8LS | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Day School 25 Woodville Road , CR7 8LH | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sankofa Learning Centre 2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ | - not rated | 1,396 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 Village Chinese Take-Away | 8 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 540 yd | |
| Karim's Delicious Cafe | 18 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 565 yd | |
| Teggz Kitchen | 20 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 565 yd | |
| Smokey Grill | 38 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 565 yd | |
| Somomo Ltd | 1166 London Road, Norbury | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 648 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Fried Chicken | 10 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 540 yd | |
| Ocean Breeze | 30 Green Lane, Thornton Heath | 565 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 734 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 734 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 688 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 913 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 248 yd | |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| Stones Gym ASHARIA HOUSE ASHARIA HOUSE NORTHWOOD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 810 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.