Bavant Road is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4SN 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 Bavant Road, London, SW16 4SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4SW, SW16 4SR, SW16 4BQ, SW16 4SL, SW16 4AX, SW16 4SP, SW16 4HT, SW16 4SS, SW16 4ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4SN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 56.6% | 55.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 43.4% | 44.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW16 4SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 50.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 29.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.3% | 18.4% | 1.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 8.8% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 34.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 11% | 4.8% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% 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 | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 16.4% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 16.5% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 42% | 32.6% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 64.4% | 56.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.2% | 56.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 33.4% | 31.0% | 9.8% | 23.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 4.7% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 1.7% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bavant Road was 121.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bavant Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bavant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £369,950 | 2015-07-09 | £495,402 |
| 2 Bavant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-10-19 | £460,317 |
| 9 Bavant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £201,500 | 2011-12-06 | £386,347 |
| 11 Bavant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2011-06-17 | £327,529 |
| 16 Bavant Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2006-10-10 | £441,438 |
SW16 4SN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 4SN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,701 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 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,561 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,147 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 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,136 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 | 3,797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,702 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 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,130 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 | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1363 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 1351 London Road, Norbury | 232 yd | |
| The Norbury Cafe | 1329 London Road, Norbury | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 234 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 231 yd | |
| GrillMaster | 1389 London Road, Norbury | 248 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 288 yd | |
| Mr Peri's | 1336 London Road, Norbury | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 337 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 460 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 802 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 951 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 948 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 | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.