Hatch Road is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4PW 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 Hatch Road, London, SW16 4PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4BJ, SW16 4PL, SW16 4ST, SW16 4PN, SW16 4PJ, SW16 4SP, SW16 4BQ, SW16 4SR, SW16 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 4PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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% | 39.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 46.5% | 47.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 15.4% | 22.4% | 7.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.1% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 34.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 17.5% | 5% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.6% 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 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 15% | 14.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 32.4% | 34.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -46.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 50.5% | 41.1% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 17.8% | 18.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 13.5% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.7% 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 | 48.8% | 40.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 37.7% | 29.8% | 9.8% | 27.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 4.5% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hatch Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hatch Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 394th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hatch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-11-21 | £500,825 |
| 29 Hatch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-09-16 | £561,684 |
| 67 Hatch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £506,000 | 2024-07-12 | £512,629 |
| 33 Hatch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-08 | £483,012 |
| 25 Hatch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £433,500 | 2023-05-12 | £434,436 |
SW16 4PW 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 2,867 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 | 3,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,240 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 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,050 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 | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 1411 - 1413 London Road, Norbury | 331 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 342 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 342 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1363 London Road, Norbury | 342 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 374 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrillMaster | 1389 London Road, Norbury | 317 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 342 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 342 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 368 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 374 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 423 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 968 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 999 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 | 157.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.