Postcode SW16 3RU is located in a major urban area, within the Norbury Park ward of Croydon in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Norwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Norwood is £59,500 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Norbury Park.
Upper Norwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Norwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Norwood is £59,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 3RU.
Upper Norwood near SW16 3RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Norbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Norbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | Norwood Grove | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Grove |
| 0.1 mi | Biggin Woods | Medium | Walking directions to Biggin Woods |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Norbury Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 up to £1,217,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £278,959 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £672,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £595,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norbury Park
In the SW16 3RU postcode area, located within Upper Norwood, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 3RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Sweet News & Wine | 14 Crown Parade, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3NG | Walking directions to Sweet News & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Neela Stores | 413 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HB | Walking directions to Neela Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Best One Food & Wine | 12 Crown Parade, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3NG | Walking directions to Best One Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Crown Point Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.