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SW16 4EZ

London Road

Norbury & Pollards Hill

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Detailed insights for SW16 4EZ

Overview

Postcode SW16 4EZ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norbury West is £70,525 per year. The nearest station is Norbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Norbury Hall Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Norbury West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,096 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Norbury West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norbury West is £70,525 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from SW16 4EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Norbury West near SW16 4EZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 4EZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
1 mi

4

Thornton Heath

Southern

Walking directions to Thornton Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 4EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNorbury Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Norbury Hall Park
0.4 miPollards HillMediumWalking directions to Pollards Hill
0.3 miTree SpaceSmallWalking directions to Tree Space

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
25,436.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.27(-44%)
Other theft
2.64(-77%)
Burglary
2.64(-52%)
Drugs
2.2(-65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
70
26.62%
Indian
42
15.97%
African
34
12.93%
British
26
9.89%
Pakistani
22
8.37%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
52.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.84%
No qualifications
20
9.85%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
62.5%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.17%
Owns outright
9
7.5%
Social rents from council
8
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

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 4EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 4EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 2026Flat 89, Solent Court, 1258, London Road, London, SW16 4EZFlatsLeasehold£215,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 57, Solent Court, 1258, London Road, London, SW16 4EZFlatsLeasehold£270,000
29 May 2026The Rear Bungalow, 1210, London Road, London, SW16 4DNOtherFreehold£441,300
30 Apr 202631, Kintyre Close, London, SW16 4SFFlatsLeasehold£215,000
09 Mar 202632, Kintyre Close, London, SW16 4SFFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SW16 4EZ postcode area, located within Norbury West, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 4EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryNorbury High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKensington Avenue Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 4EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7NDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miIceland1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DEWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miCo-op Food2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miK Corner Off-Licence32 Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QNWalking directions to K Corner Off-Licence

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 4EZ, 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 WestE02000197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Croydon 004DE01001090
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 4EZ

Is SW16 4EZ (Norbury West) safe?

The area around SW16 4EZ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SW16 4EZ?

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

What schools are near SW16 4EZ?

There are 19 schools close to SW16 4EZ, including Norbury Manor Primary School (Good), Norbury High School for Girls (Good) and Kensington Avenue Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 4EZ?

The closest station to SW16 4EZ is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 683 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 4EZ?

SW16 4EZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 4EZ (Norbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 4EZ 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).