Postcode SW16 4RU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Norbury East is £53,800 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
Norbury East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Norbury East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Norbury East is £53,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 4RU.
Norbury East near SW16 4RU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Norbury Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Norbury Hall Park |
| 0.4 mi | Green Lane Sports Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Green Lane Sports Ground |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in Norbury & Pollards Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £203,350 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 | 8 | £321,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £547,500 |
| Terraced | 28 | £517,500 |
10 year median price trend in Norbury & Pollards Hill
In the SW16 4RU postcode area, located within Norbury East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1076 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | K Corner Off-Licence | Wiltshire Road, Croydon, CR7 7QN | Walking directions to K Corner Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Richmond Food & Wine | 163 Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QZ | Walking directions to Richmond Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Green Lane Food Stores | 2 Green Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BA | Walking directions to Green Lane Food Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.