Craignish Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4RW 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 Craignish Avenue, London, SW16 4RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4RN, SW16 4LA, SW16 4DF, SW16 4EA, SW16 4EB, SW16 4DH, SW16 4JT, SW16 4EJ, SW16 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50% | 47.9% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 39.4% | 34.2% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 50% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.1% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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%) 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 | 43.1% | 42.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 44.8% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 11.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SW16 4RW this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 33.3% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 37.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.4% | 11.8% | -9.6% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 47.9% | 56.9% | 9.0% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 63.4% | 65.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 2.9% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.1% | 65.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 23.9% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 1.1% | -26.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craignish Avenue was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Craignish Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 11th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Craignish Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £513,000 | 2023-06-26 | £493,735 |
| Unit 2 Norbury Trading Estate Craignish Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,750,000 | 2021-03-25 | £8,511,029 |
| 46 Craignish Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-01-15 | £530,797 |
| 50 Craignish Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-11-05 | £538,017 |
| 53 Craignish Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-07-07 | £570,283 |
SW16 4RW 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 | 85 |
| Other | 50 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,348 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 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,287 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 | 656 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,378 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,570 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 | 1,306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 2,527 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Norbury Cafe | 1329 London Road, Norbury | 245 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 251 yd | |
| Baba Foundation | 1330A London Road, Norbury | 254 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 259 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 245 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti King | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 176 yd | |
| Biryani Kiing/Wrap Inn/Out Burger/Pasta Alla/Chaat Queen/DFC | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 176 yd | |
| Smok'd | The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue | 176 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 254 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 320 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 497 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 705 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 281 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 481 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Highbury Community Centre Highbury Avenue | 692 yd | |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Clapham Old Xaverians COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| St James The Great School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.