Isham Road is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4TJ 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 Isham Road, London, SW16 4TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4SY, SW16 4TE, SW16 4SZ, SW16 4TH, SW16 4SX, SW16 4BB, SW16 4BA, SW16 4HY, SW16 4TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 4TJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 58.1% | 57.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 41.9% | 42.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 4TJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 42.1% | 53.9% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 24.6% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 53.1% | 48.9% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.2% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 23.4% | 19.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 32.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 14.5% | 1.9% | -12.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 14.8% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 12.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 40% | 34.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 62.2% | 59.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 14% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 59.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 31.9% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.8% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 1.9% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.6% | 37.2% | -15.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Isham Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Isham Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 534th highest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Isham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-07-03 | £303,930 |
| 54 Isham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-08 | £328,899 |
| 38 Isham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-02-16 | £276,805 |
| 60 Isham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-01-17 | £377,031 |
| 64 Isham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-01-10 | £379,883 |
SW16 4TJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4TJ 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,637 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 | 3,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,850 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 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton Abbotts Road , CR4 1JW | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granton Primary School Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | 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 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 2,360 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 | 4,096 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,253 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 | 2,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jus'T'Learn 9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School 224 London Road , CR4 3HD | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Merton | Main Building, Harris Academy | 504 yd | |
| Royal chicken | 291 Northborough Road, Streatham | 521 yd | |
| Kebab Place | 1365 London Road, Norbury | 557 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1347 London Road, Norbury | 557 yd | |
| Cafe Havana | 1363 London Road, Norbury | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 564 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 241 Northborough Road, Streatham | 515 yd | |
| GrillMaster | 1389 London Road, Norbury | 553 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1353 London Road, Norbury | 557 yd | |
| Hungry Belly | 1369 London Road, Norbury | 557 yd | |
| Abby's Grill Peri Peri | 1340 London Road, Norbury | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 622 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 672 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 858 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 1,008 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 802 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 152.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.