Pollards Hill North is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4PA 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 Pollards Hill North, London, SW16 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4NG, SW16 4LZ, SW16 4NX, SW16 4ND, CR4 1XH, CR4 1XF, CR4 1XG, SW16 4NZ, SW16 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 50.4% | 53.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 46.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 38.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 48.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 53% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 40% | 30.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 16% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.9% 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% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 17.4% | 15.3% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 43.8% | 32.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -48.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 61.4% | 61.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.8% | 12.2% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 61.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 33.9% | 32.2% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 0.3% | -31.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.2% | 37.2% | -23.0% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Muslim | 25.1% | 6.5% | 18.6% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pollards Hill North was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pollards Hill North has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 416th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Pollards Hill North, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2001-09-20 | £963,741 |
SW16 4PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,339 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 | 3,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,537 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gonville Academy Gonville Road , CR7 6DL | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,712 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 3,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 1,283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,719 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 | 2,016 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonside Community Cafe | Community Centre, New Horizon Centre | 372 yd | |
| Ja Tasty | New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue | 384 yd | |
| Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Merton | Main Building, Harris Academy | 476 yd | |
| Rooster N Pizza | 20 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 485 yd | |
| Ceylin's | 158-160 Chestnut Grove, Mitcham | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 684 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 241 Northborough Road, Streatham | 624 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 691 yd | |
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 706 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 706 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 485 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 742 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 932 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 1,060 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 349 yd | |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic Training Ground MITCHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.