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SW16 4AN

London Road

Norbury & Pollards Hill

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Detailed insights for SW16 4AN

Overview

Postcode SW16 4AN is located in a major urban area, within the Norbury & Pollards Hill 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 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
12.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Norbury East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% 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

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% 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 road, approximately 43 ft away from SW16 4AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Norbury East near SW16 4AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 4AN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 4AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Norbury Park
0.2 miNorbury Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Norbury Hall Park
0.4 miPollards HillMediumWalking directions to Pollards Hill

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
9,751.2 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

British
126
31.98%
Other White
75
19.04%
Indian
41
10.41%
Caribbean
32
8.12%
African
30
7.61%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
152
49.84%
No qualifications
46
15.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.46%
Level 3 (A level)
24
7.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.56%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
36.11%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25%
Owns outright
35
24.31%
Social rents from council
11
7.64%
Other social rented
7
4.86%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Norbury & Pollards Hill

Median price£490,000
Price per sq ft£489
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £619K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £489 per square foot) in Norbury & Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £920,000.

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 & Pollards Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£700,000£497
Semi-Detached17£660,000£438
Terraced36£493,750£527
Flats16£295,000£430

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norbury & Pollards Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbury & Pollards Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£737,500£300,000£467,500£465,000
2017£685,000£312,500£510,000£450,000
2018£750,000£300,000£490,000£440,000
2019£560,000£300,000£535,000£440,000
2020£737,500£320,000£545,000£440,000
2021£692,500£320,000£570,000£450,000
2022£877,500£270,000£740,000£500,000
2023£750,000£255,000£650,000£475,000
2024£735,000£278,000£547,500£490,000
2025£780,000£323,500£585,000£506,250
2026£605,000£245,000£637,500£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norbury & Pollards Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbury & Pollards Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£405£422£417£445
2017£436£487£393£477
2018£378£435£411£450
2019£365£459£448£445
2020£317£496£381£439
2021£455£447£423£487
2022£449£457£485£495
2023£459£403£430£497
2024£446£484£481£503
2025£484£443£447£489
2026£497£476£520£532
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norbury & Pollards Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norbury & Pollards Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 4AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 4AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2025Flat 2, 1346A, London Road, London, SW16 4DGFlatsLeasehold£325,000
27 May 202612, Tylecroft Road, London, SW16 4BGTerracedFreehold£540,000
05 Jun 2026Flat 5, Walters House, 1423A, London Road, London, SW16 4AHFlatsLeasehold£205,000
14 Jan 2026Flat 2, Walters House, 1423A, London Road, London, SW16 4AHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
17 Dec 20251415A, London Road, London, SW16 4AHFlatsLeasehold£410,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 4AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKensington Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryNorbury High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 4AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 4AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DEWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 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 miTesco Express1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7NDWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Croydon district.

Band A£1,733
Band B£2,022
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,755
Band G£4,333
Band H£5,200

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 4AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Patrick Wentworth

Norbury & Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leila Ben-Hassel

Norbury & Pollards Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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
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 4AN

Is SW16 4AN (Norbury East) safe?

The area around SW16 4AN 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 4AN?

The median sale price around SW16 4AN in Norbury East is £490,000 (about £489 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 4AN?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 4AN, including Norbury Manor Primary School (Good), Kensington Avenue Primary School and Norbury High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 4AN?

The closest station to SW16 4AN is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 348 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 4AN?

SW16 4AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 4AN (Norbury East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 4AN is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Patrick Wentworth (Labour Party) and Leila Ben-Hassel (Labour Party).