Postcode SW16 4LF 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 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Norbury East is £66,506 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
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.
Norbury East has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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.
The average income per household in Norbury East is £66,506 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from SW16 4LF.
Norbury East near SW16 4LF 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Thornton Heath | Southern | Walking directions to Thornton Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thornton Heath Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Norbury Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norbury Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Norbury & Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £860,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £321,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £560,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £510,000 |
10 year median price trend in Norbury & Pollards Hill
In the SW16 4LF postcode area, located within Norbury East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Green Lane Food Stores | 2 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA | Walking directions to Green Lane Food Stores |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 26-28 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 42 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Croydon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.