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SW16 3RN

Norbury Avenue

Norbury Park

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Detailed insights for SW16 3RN

Overview

Postcode SW16 3RN is located in a major urban area, within the Norbury Park ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Norbury East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norbury East is £66,506 per year. The nearest station is Norbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norbury Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Norbury East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Norbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.8%

Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Norbury East is £66,506 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 64 ft away from SW16 3RN.

Flood risk

Medium

Norbury East near SW16 3RN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 3RN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 3RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNorbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Norbury Park
0.2 miNorbury Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Norbury Hall Park
0.4 miGreen Lane Sports GroundMediumWalking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
5,548.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.23(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.57(+3%)
Other theft
8.84(-23%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(-13%)
Public order
8.13(+20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
79
17.14%
British
73
15.84%
Indian
61
13.23%
Pakistani
45
9.76%
Caribbean
45
9.76%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
39.27%
No qualifications
76
19.9%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
8.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
32.28%
Owns outright
39
24.68%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.78%
Social rents from council
13
8.23%
Other social rented
12
7.59%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Norbury Park

Median price£635,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£451K – £713K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £635,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Norbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norbury Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached26£687,500£474
Detached7£670,000£456
Terraced17£635,000£472
Flats8£265,500£414

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norbury Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbury Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,025,000£251,250£584,000£537,500
2017£1,000,000£265,000£577,500£515,000
2018£682,500£327,750£550,000£525,099
2019£672,500£352,500£510,000£540,000
2020£600,000£305,000£566,000£497,500
2021£751,000£320,000£660,000£577,500
2022£590,000£268,000£718,000£606,500
2023£677,500£472,500£710,000£513,000
2024£935,500£275,000£635,000£587,000
2025£680,000£300,000£679,000£635,000
2026£565,000£250,000£681,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbury Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbury Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500£458£450£433
2017£520£434£422£413
2018£469£483£429£432
2019£404£519£452£410
2020£413£404£442£427
2021£540£465£493£487
2022£542£470£498£488
2023£566£672£514£488
2024£561£418£494£499
2025£463£525£469£492
2026£456£381£502£415
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbury Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norbury Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 3RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 3RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 202593, Norbury Crescent, London, SW16 4JTTerracedFreehold£540,000
18 Jul 202513, Craignish Avenue, London, SW16 4RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
04 Nov 2025Flat 1, Burkitt House, 230, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AJFlatsLeasehold£375,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 7, Burkitt House, 230, Norbury Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8AJFlatsLeasehold£368,000
17 Jun 2025292, Norbury Avenue, London, SW16 3RLDetachedFreehold£850,000

Schools

In the SW16 3RN postcode area, located within Norbury East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 3RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKensington Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryNorbury High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 3RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 3RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DEWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCo-op Food2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLidl1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LHWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCostcutter42 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food26-28 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,654
Band B£1,929
Band C£2,205
Band D£2,480
Band E£3,032
Band F£3,583
Band G£4,134
Band H£4,961

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 3RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Appu Dhamodaran Srinivasan

Norbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Julie Setchfield

Norbury Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCroydonE09000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardNorbury ParkE05011473
ParishCroydon, unparished areaE43000198
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Norbury EastE02000196
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 003CE01001087
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 3RN

Is SW16 3RN (Norbury East) safe?

The area around SW16 3RN records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW16 3RN?

The median sale price around SW16 3RN in Norbury East is £635,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 3RN?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 3RN, including Kensington Avenue Primary School, Norbury High School for Girls (Good) and Norbury Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 3RN?

The closest station to SW16 3RN is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 378 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 3RN?

SW16 3RN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 3RN (Norbury East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 3RN is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Appu Dhamodaran Srinivasan (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Julie Setchfield (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.