Pollards Hill East is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 4UT 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 Pollards Hill East, London, SW16 4UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 4UX, SW16 4UU, SW16 4NJ, SW16 4NL, SW16 4NP, SW16 4LN, SW16 4NH, SW16 4UZ, SW16 4UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 4UT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 49.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW16 4UT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 54.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 54.5% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 28.1% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 17.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 49% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 4.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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 | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 20.1% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 15.6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 9.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 42.1% | 29% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 59% | 53.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 53.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 31.5% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.6% | 5.1% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pollards Hill East was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pollards Hill East has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 94th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Pollards Hill East, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2024-08-02 | £613,788 |
| 30 Pollards Hill East, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2021-10-15 | £670,132 |
| 6 Pollards Hill East, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £781,000 | 2018-06-12 | £811,769 |
| 14 Pollards Hill East, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2009-05-29 | £826,196 |
| 22 Pollards Hill East, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2006-01-25 | £734,763 |
SW16 4UT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
SW16 4UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,352 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 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury Manor Primary School Abingdon Road , Norbury SW16 5QR | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Winterbourne Road , CR7 7QT | 2out of 4 | 897 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 | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,340 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 | 3,511 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,257 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 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,257 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 | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AYA College (On-Site Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somomo Ltd | 1166 London Road, Norbury | 229 yd | |
| Sorrento In | 1168 London Road, Norbury | 229 yd | |
| Olympus Pita | 1154 London Road, Norbury | 261 yd | |
| Karachi Cuisine | 1113 - 1115 London Road, Norbury | 295 yd | |
| Stop By Jamaican Takeaway | 1119 London Road, Norbury | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 261 yd | |
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanky's Burgers And Shakes | 1075 London Road, Thornton Heath | 369 yd | |
| Yeung Express | 1053 London Road, Thornton Heath | 397 yd | |
| Island Favourite | 1059 London Road, Thornton Heath | 397 yd | |
| Chicken Maxx | 1058 London Road, Thornton Heath | 406 yd | |
| Rodeo's Burgers & Shakes | 1064 London Road, Thornton Heath | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath | 383 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 667 yd | |
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 846 yd | |
| Tesco | 847 - 853 London Road, Thornton Heath | 906 yd | |
| Co Op | 32 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Pollards Hill Youth Centre SOUTH LODGE AVENUE | 760 yd | |
| Winterbourne Boys Academy WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE JUNIOR BOYS SCHOOL WINTERBOURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 814 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Afc Croydon Athletic SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GALPINS ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Thornton Heath Recreation Ground BRIDPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 yd |
| Gonville Academy GONVILLE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.