The postcode SW16 5PP is located in Croydon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 5PP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW16 5PP is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 5PP as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to SW16 5PP is Acacia Road which is centered 58 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norbury and is 64 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.87 km away at Beddington Lane Tram Stop The closest railway station is Norbury Rail Station, 110 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 5PP (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 Harris Academy Merton. The last OFSTED inspection on September 27, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Laziz Kebab and is 73 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on October 27, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 20.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 57.7% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 61.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 38.5% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW16 5PP 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 5PP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 5PP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 5PP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW16 5PP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2017) | 366 m |
| Woodmansterne School | Maintained school | 3-18 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 704 m |
| Stanford Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 826 m | |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 1, 2015) | 872 m |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 914 m | |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Academy | 11-19 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 914 m |
| Granton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 5, 2014) | 1.3 km |
| Harris Academy Merton | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (September 27, 2012) | 1.38 km |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School | Maintained school | 11-19 | Outstanding (October 15, 2014) | 1.43 km |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Academy | 2-11 | Outstanding (July 12, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| William Morris Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| St Joseph's College | Academy | 11-18 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.52 km |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 25, 2012) | 1.52 km |
| Goldfinch Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.52 km | |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| CACFO UK Education Centre | Independent school | 11-16 | Requires improvement (March 13, 2019) | 1.61 km |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 2, 2017) | 1.68 km |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Requires improvement (December 12, 2019) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 5PP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Zone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 39 m | |
| Hap Lee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 26, 2020 | 39 m | |
| Medina Halal Meat And Grocery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 15, 2021 | 39 m | |
| Patricia Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 39 m | |
| Beirut Rock | Awaiting Inspection | 73 m | |
| Charsi Karahi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 13, 2021 | 73 m | |
| Hopy Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement January 12, 2022 | 73 m | |
| Laziz Kebab | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 73 m | |
| Morleys | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 8, 2020 | 73 m | |
| SnackPi | Awaiting Inspection | 73 m | |
| V.J. Minimarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2019 | 73 m | |
| Baltic Staff Food Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2020 | 76 m | |
| Hot Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 4, 2021 | 76 m | |
| Lesna Chata | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 27, 2021 | 76 m | |
| Saffron Grill | Awaiting Inspection | 76 m | |
| Zauq | Awaiting Inspection | 76 m | |
| Blend Coffee Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 125 m | |
| Cafe Ariana | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 22, 2019 | 125 m | |
| New Flavours | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 22, 2021 | 125 m | |
| The Railway Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 27, 2021 | 125 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 5PP - Data from Apr 2022
| Norbury | 64 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 131 m | |
| Norbury | 240 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 255 m | |
| Hermitage Lane | 269 m | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.87 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.87 km | |
| Beddington Lane Tram Stop | 2.87 km | |
| Norbury Rail Station | 110 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 963 m | |
| Streatham Common Rail Station | 1 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.18 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.19 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 7.2 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.14 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 28.3 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 28.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 5PP - Data from Dec 2021
| Norwood Grove | 900 m | |
| Pollards Hill | 1.05 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Convent Wood | 2.1 km | |
| Westow Hill | 3.36 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 3.47 km | |
| South Norwood Lake | 3.59 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 3.77 km | |
| Paper Mill Cut | 3.8 km | |
| Lower Lake | 4.12 km | |
| Croydon Canal | 4.13 km | |
| Intermediate Lake | 4.18 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.24 km | |
| Selby Green | 4.28 km | |
| St Alban's Grove | 4.35 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 5PP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 21.9 Mbps | 20.7 Mbps | 23.44 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 1.28 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 38.5% | 61.5% | 21.5 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 3.8% | 61.5% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 57.7% | 57.7% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW16 5PP - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.41268800 |
| Longitude | -0.12490900 |
| OS Easting | 530499 |
| OS Northing | 0169853 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Croydon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33033100 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Croydon 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Croydon 004A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |