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SW16 5TR

Woodmansterne Road

Norbury & Pollards Hill

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Detailed insights for SW16 5TR

Overview

Postcode SW16 5TR 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norbury Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Norbury West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Norbury West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 84 ft away from SW16 5TR.

Flood risk

No risk

Norbury West near SW16 5TR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5TR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Norbury Park
0.2 miSherwood Avenue GardensSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
9,569 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.23(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.58(-8%)
Burglary
11.12(+103%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.53(+84%)
Vehicle crime
10.53(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
18.88%
Other White
68
15.28%
Caribbean
57
12.81%
African
51
11.46%
Other Asian
34
7.64%
Total population: 445

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
40%
No qualifications
66
18.59%
Level 3 (A level)
61
17.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
43.48%
Owns with a mortgage
34
18.48%
Owns outright
26
14.13%
Other social rented
21
11.41%
Social rents from council
11
5.98%
Total households: 184

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 5TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202573, Bishops Park Road, London, SW16 5TXTerracedFreehold£618,000
17 Jun 2026248, Ellison Road, London, SW16 5DJTerracedFreehold£600,000
06 May 2025250, Ellison Road, London, SW16 5DJTerracedFreehold£470,000
05 Aug 20257, Colebrook Road, London, SW16 5QSTerracedFreehold£520,000
09 Jun 2025200, Woodmansterne Road, London, SW16 5UATerracedFreehold£960,000

Schools

In the SW16 5TR postcode area, located within Norbury West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStanford Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LHWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miCo-op Food2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miIceland1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DEWalking directions to Iceland

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 5TR, 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 004AE01001085
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5TR

Is SW16 5TR (Norbury West) safe?

The area around SW16 5TR records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5TR?

The median sale price around SW16 5TR 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 5TR?

There are 14 schools close to SW16 5TR, including Norbury Manor Primary School (Good), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Stanford Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5TR?

The closest station to SW16 5TR is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 381 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5TR?

SW16 5TR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5TR (Norbury West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5TR 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).