Lloyd Avenue is in London and in Croydon district. SW16 5RA 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 Lloyd Avenue, London, SW16 5RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5RF, SW16 5RD, SW16 5TU, SW16 5QZ, SW16 5RE, SW16 5TT, SW16 5RB, SW16 5QS, SW16 5PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 5RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 34.4% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 50.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 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 | 43.4% | 49.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 16% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 44.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 25.8% | 21.8% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 27% | 30.9% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -50.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 49.5% 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 | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 17% | 16.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.5% 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 | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 43.5% | 41.3% | 9.8% | 33.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 36.5% | 1% | -35.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 9.9% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.7% | 37.2% | -23.5% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lloyd Avenue was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% lower than the Norbury & Pollards Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lloyd Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Norbury & Pollards Hill and the 484th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lloyd Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2023-07-14 | £484,368 |
| 2 Lloyd Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-06-30 | £523,384 |
| 5 Lloyd Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-10-26 | £548,162 |
| 5 Lloyd Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-06-17 | £473,469 |
| 6 Lloyd Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2006-03-01 | £505,903 |
SW16 5RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 5RA 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,017 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 | 3,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,464 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 | 128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford Primary School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | 2out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Primary School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way , CR4 1BP | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,036 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 2,717 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 | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Miscellaneous | 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 |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 2,727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bensham Manor School Ecclesbourne Road , CR7 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1491 London Road, Norbury | 211 yd | |
| Ideal Sweets | 1460 London Road, Norbury | 243 yd | |
| Charsi Karahi | 1553 London Road, Norbury | 252 yd | |
| Lazzat Of Pakistan | 1547 London Road, Norbury | 252 yd | |
| Doner & Gyros / Cluck 'N' Crisp | 1455 London Road, Norbury | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moon Under Water | 1327 London Road, Norbury | 535 yd | |
| The Bull | 498 Streatham High Road, London | 1,023 yd | |
| Cava-Ri | 1136 - 1138 London Road, Norbury | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma's Pizza | 1517 London Road, Norbury | 211 yd | |
| KFC | 1509 London Road, Norbury | 213 yd | |
| Laziz Kebab | 1535 - 1537 London Road, Norbury | 239 yd | |
| Sizzlerz | 1466 London Road, Norbury | 249 yd | |
| Frydays's Traditional Fish And Chips | 1450 London Road, Norbury | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1485 - 1489 London Road, Norbury | 223 yd | |
| Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury | 350 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, 1 Hermitage Lane | 544 yd | |
| Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, Streatham | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School ABINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed) 6-7 6-7 Turle Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Norbury Park (Closed) Norbury Avenue | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Stockport Road Playing Fields HASSOCKS ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Norbury Manor High School For Girls KENSINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Norbury) LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Harris Academy Merton Wide Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.