Overview of SW16 4RG

  • People
    View
  • Culture
    View
  • Safety
    View
  • Affluence
    View
  • Property Prices
    Average Price: £531,397
    View
  • Employment
    View
  • Schools
    View
  • Food And Drink
    View
  • Sport
    View
  • Broadband
    View
Click on the map to change the analyzed area

Strathyre Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4RG is located in the Bensham Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Croydon North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Strathyre Avenue, London, SW16 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4RF, CR7 7NP, CR7 7NH, CR7 7NE, SW16 4RE, SW16 4RB, SW16 4RA, CR7 7NR, SW16 4RD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 4RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.6%51.7%-1.9% 51.0% 0.7%
Male46.4%48.3%1.9% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.8%36.7%-2.1% 37.9% -1.2%
Married: Opposite sex43.7%43.5%-0.2% 44.2% -0.7%
Married: Same sex1.5%0%-1.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.8%1.8% 0.1% 1.7%
Separated3.7%3.2%-0.5% 2.2% 1.0%
Divorced7.1%9.5%2.4% 9.1% 0.4%
Widowed5.2%5.3%0.1% 6.1% -0.8%

Health

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 (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health47.6%48.9%1.3% 48.4% 0.5%
Good health34.5%38.5%4.0% 33.6% 4.9%
Fair health14%10.7%-3.3% 12.7% -2.0%
Bad health2.7%1.1%-1.6% 4.0% -2.9%
Very bad health1.2%0.8%-0.4% 1.2% -0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.8%20.6%3.8% 18.2% 2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.9%12.2%0.3% 9.6% 2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%11.9%-3.0% 13.4% -1.5%
Apprenticeship0.7%7%6.3% 5.3% 1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.7%10.1%0.4% 16.9% -6.8%
Degree or Similar34.3%35.3%1.0% 33.8% 1.5%
Other11.6%2.8%-8.8% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.2%1.1%-0.1% 1.1% 0.0%
Indian8.3%7.3%-1.0% 3.1% 4.2%
Pakistani10.1%11.8%1.7% 2.7% 9.1%
Other Asian9.5%9%-0.5% 1.6% 7.4%
Black African16.1%9.3%-6.8% 2.5% 6.8%
Black Caribbean14.9%13.2%-1.7% 1.0% 12.2%
Other Black5.4%5.6%0.2% 0.5% 5.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African1.5%1.1%-0.4% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%0.6%-0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other1.2%2.5%1.3% 0.8% 1.7%
White28.9%32.3%3.4% 81.4% -49.1%
Roma0%0.6%0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Arab0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0.6%5.1%4.5% 1.6% 3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom50.6%46.7%-3.9% 83.2% -36.5%
European Union14.3%18.4%4.1% 6.1% 12.3%
Rest of Europe0.9%5.4%4.5% 0.8% 4.6%
Africa9.5%7.9%-1.6% 2.7% 5.2%
Middle East and Asia16.7%15.9%-0.8% 5.6% 10.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean8%5.7%-2.3% 1.3% 4.4%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK49.4%46.7%-2.7% 83.2% -36.5%
10+ Years6.3%32.3%26.0% 9.8% 22.5%
5-10 Years6%6.2%0.2% 2.9% 3.3%
2-5 Years6.8%9.9%3.1% 2.2% 7.7%
Less than 2 years31.5%4.8%-26.7% 1.9% 2.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.3% 76.7% -11.4%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Spain4% 0.4% 3.6%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania7.7% 0.9% 6.8%
Other EU countries3.7% 1.5% 2.2%
Other Europe0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
South and Eastern Africa1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Eastern Asia1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Southern Asia3.1% 1.2% 1.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held5.7% 13.5% -7.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion16.1% 37.2% -21.1%
Christian49.2% 46.2% 3.0%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu3.4% 1.7% 1.7%
Muslim24.9% 6.5% 18.4%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other religion1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Not answered3.7% 6.0% -2.3%

Safety

Is Strathyre Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Strathyre Avenue was 300.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.6% higher than the Bensham Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Strathyre Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Bensham Manor and the 75th highest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,500
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SW16 4RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Strathyre Avenue are based on 196 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Croydon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Strathyre Avenue, London, SW16 4RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 4RG

Average Price
£545,030
Semi-Detached
£621,833
Terraced
£539,913
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£501,454
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Strathyre Avenue

Average Price
£531,397
Semi-Detached
£609,309
Terraced
£526,986
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£376,163
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Strathyre AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
58 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£735,0002025-08-21 £716,451
60 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£450,0002025-02-20 £444,249
58 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£475,0002024-02-13 £480,180
94 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£520,0002021-08-05 £542,838
56 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£325,0002019-08-30 £360,808
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 4RG

Employment

SW16 4RG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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 4RG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee107
Self-Employed52
Retired35
Part-Time Employee29
Student (economically inactive)20
Looking after home or family16
Other13
Unemployed8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Education11
Financial and insurance activities10
Administrative and support service activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Transport and storage9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication8
Other6
Real estate activities6
Construction6
Manufacturing3

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 1,708 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 2,436 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD
3out of 4 3,526 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY
4out of 4 3,748 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 4,121 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT
3out of 4 376 yd Academy sponsor led No Boys More About School
Winterbourne Junior Boys' School
Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT
- not rated 376 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT
3out of 4 376 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT
3out of 4 376 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Windsor Road , CR7 8HJ
- not rated 889 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,051 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT
3out of 4 1,051 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Tamworth Manor High School
Wide Way , CR4 1BP
- not rated 1,368 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Merton
Wide Way , CR4 1BP
4out of 4 1,427 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Archbishop Lanfranc School
Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS
- not rated 1,763 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
William Morris Middle School
Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
- not rated 1,345 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanford County Middle School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
- not rated 1,693 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gorringe Park Middle School
Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD
- not rated 3,131 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School
Commonside East , CR4 1YG
- not rated 3,315 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cranmer County Middle School
Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU
- not rated 3,796 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ
- not rated 2,873 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 3,793 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carshalton College
Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ
- not rated 5,309 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
- not rated 1,966 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
3out of 4 3,715 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
CACFO UK Education Centre
40 Northwood Road , CR7 8HQ
- not rated 1,086 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Sankofa Learning Centre
2nd Floor, Day Lewis House , 324-338 Bensham Lane CR7 7EQ
- not rated 1,238 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maple House School
23-27 Parchmore Road , CR7 8LY
- not rated 1,252 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornton Heath College
678 London Road , CR7 7HU
- not rated 1,272 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN
4out of 4 1,369 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Olympus Pita1154 London Road, Norbury250 yd
Karachi Cuisine1113 - 1115 London Road, Norbury255 yd
Stop By Jamaican Takeaway1119 London Road, Norbury255 yd
Maxi Pizza1035 London Road, Thornton Heath293 yd
Halwa Poori House1033 London Road, Thornton Heath293 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cava-Ri1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury250 yd
The Moon Under Water1327 London Road, Norbury730 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chicken Maxx1058 London Road, Thornton Heath220 yd
Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes1064 London Road, Thornton Heath220 yd
Tanky's Burgers And Shakes1075 London Road, Thornton Heath255 yd
Yeung Express1053 London Road, Thornton Heath260 yd
Island Favourite1059 London Road, Thornton Heath260 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express1076 London Road, Thornton Heath185 yd
Tesco847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath631 yd
Lidl845 London Road, Thornton Heath917 yd
Iceland1372 London Road, Norbury949 yd
The Little Cheap Booze Store790 London Road, Thornton Heath971 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Winterbourne Boys Academy
WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD
artificial grass pitch403 yd
Nuffield Health (Norbury)
LONDON ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts414 yd
Thornton Heath Recreation Ground
BRIDPORT ROAD
grass pitches436 yd
Highbury Community Centre
Highbury Avenue
768 yd
St James The Great School
WINDSOR ROAD
grass pitches844 yd
Clapham Old Xaverians
COUNTY ROAD
grass pitches892 yd
Afc Croydon Athletic
SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD
grass pitches990 yd
Gonville Academy
GONVILLE ROAD
grass pitches1,038 yd
Kensington Avenue Primary School
KENSINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches1,046 yd
Norbury Manor High School For Girls
KENSINGTON AVENUE
grass pitches, tennis courts1,051 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed61.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed137.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.