The postcode SW16 3LF is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in July 1990 and terminated in May 1994.SW16 3LF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
SW16 3LF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SW16 3LF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Multicultural new arrivals.
The closest road name to SW16 3LF is Kuala Gardens which is centered 118 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norbury and is 155 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3 km away at Beddington Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norbury Rail Station, 162 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 3LF (for ages 11 and under) is Norbury Manor Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 20, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Joseph's College. The last OFSTED inspection on February 26, 2020 rated this school as Good
The nearest takeaway food is available from Hot Pizza and is 140 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 4, 2021.
Policing for SW16 3LF is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Croydon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW16 3LF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 3LF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 3LF
| Introduction | July 1990 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW16 3LF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 540 m |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 731 m |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 731 m | |
| Woodmansterne School | Maintained school | 3-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 904 m |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 963 m |
| Stanford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 1.28 km |
| St Joseph's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.33 km |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 15, 2014) | 1.34 km |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 1.36 km |
| Granton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.4 km |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.49 km |
| Harris Academy Merton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 1.52 km |
| William Morris Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2017) | 1.61 km |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 1, 2017) | 1.63 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 3LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Staff Food Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2020 | 140 m | |
| Hot Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Lesna Chata | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 140 m | |
| Saffron Grill | Awaiting Inspection | 140 m | |
| Zauq | Awaiting Inspection | 140 m | |
| Blend Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 149 m | |
| Cafe Ariana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 22, 2019 | 149 m | |
| New Flavours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 22, 2021 | 149 m | |
| The Railway Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 149 m | |
| Beirut Rock | Awaiting Inspection | 170 m | |
| Charsi Karahi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 13, 2021 | 170 m | |
| Hopy Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 12, 2022 | 170 m | |
| Laziz Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 170 m | |
| Morleys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 8, 2020 | 170 m | |
| SnackPi | Awaiting Inspection | 170 m | |
| V.J. Minimarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2019 | 170 m | |
| Cake Zone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 181 m | |
| Hap Lee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 26, 2020 | 181 m | |
| Medina Halal Meat And Grocery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 15, 2021 | 181 m | |
| Patricia Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 181 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 3LF - Data from Apr 2022
| Norbury | 155 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 202 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 214 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 225 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 238 m | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 3 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 3 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 3 km | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 162 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.26 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.26 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.28 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.21 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.37 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 3LF - Data from Dec 2021
| Norwood Grove | 725 m | |
| Biggin Wood | 1.03 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.14 km | |
| Convent Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Westow Hill | 3.16 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 3.27 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 3.4 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.65 km | |
| Lower Lake | 3.91 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 3.93 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 3.97 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 3.99 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.04 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Selby Green | 4.46 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41306400 |
| Longitude | -0.12200400 |
| OS Easting | 530700 |
| OS Northing | 0169900 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Croydon North |
| Electoral Ward | Norbury Park |
| Local Authority District | Croydon |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London South |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000008 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Croydon |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
South West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Multicultural new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033093 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C2 |