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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.8% | 36.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 43.5% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.8% | 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 Levels | 14.9% | 11.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 35.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 16.1% | 9.3% | -6.8% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.9% | 13.2% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 28.9% | 32.3% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 46.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 14.3% | 18.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 32.3% | 26.0% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.5% | 4.8% | -26.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2025-08-21 | £716,451 |
| 60 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-02-20 | £444,249 |
| 58 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-02-13 | £480,180 |
| 94 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-08-05 | £542,838 |
| 56 Strathyre Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-08-30 | £360,808 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Pita | 1154 London Road, Norbury | 250 yd | |
| Karachi Cuisine | 1113 - 1115 London Road, Norbury | 255 yd | |
| Stop By Jamaican Takeaway | 1119 London Road, Norbury | 255 yd | |
| Maxi Pizza | 1035 London Road, Thornton Heath | 293 yd | |
| Halwa Poori House | 1033 London Road, Thornton Heath | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 250 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 220 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 220 yd | |
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 255 yd | |
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 185 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 631 yd | |
| Lidl | 845 London Road, Thornton Heath | 917 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 949 yd | |
| The Little Cheap Booze Store | 790 London Road, Thornton Heath | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 768 yd | |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.