SW16 3SQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SW16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3SQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SW which means London - SW.
- Postal District. In our case SW16.
- Postal Sector. In our case SW16 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SQ.
The regional mail center for the post area SW is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SW16 3SQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STREATHAM SDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SW16 3SQ postcode have the street address of Covington Way
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SW16 3SQ postcode is home to a bustling 29 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
SW16 3SQ is within Upper Norwood.
Our data shows that SW16 3SQ is a residential postcode.
The SW16 3SQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW16 3SQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in SW16 3SQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the SW16 3SQ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW16 3SQ
The telephone area code for SW16 3SQ is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW16 3SQ
| Latitude | 51.4154797571 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.105596107546 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW16 3SQ
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Weather Forecast for SW16 3SQ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NW 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SW16 3SQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW16 3SQ
| Average Mbps | 65.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 34.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
SW16 3SQ has an average download speed of 65.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,119 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
45% of postcodes (527,890) have slower broadband speeds.
55% of postcodes (655,632) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW16 3SQ
| Average Mbps | 7.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
SW16 3SQ has an average upload speed of 7.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,820 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
12% of postcodes (145,288) have slower upload speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,035,533) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW16 3SQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
Address: Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School, 147 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1RS
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact:
The Norwood School
Address: The Norwood School, Crown Dale, Lambeth, London, SE19 3NY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 02086709382
St Joseph's College
Address: St Joseph's College, Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 02087611426
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Address: Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 02087693294
Norbury High School for Girls
Address: Norbury High School for Girls, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 02086790062
England Primary Schools
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Address: St Joseph's RC Junior School, Woodend, Select, SE19 3NU
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 02086537195
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Address: St Joseph's RC Infant School, Crown Dale, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3NX
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 02086702385
David Livingstone Academy
Address: David Livingstone Academy, Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HX
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 02086534240
Beulah Infants' School
Address: Beulah Infants' School, Furze Road, Thornton Heath, London, Surrey, CR7 8NJ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 02086534918
Kingswood Primary School
Address: Kingswood Primary School, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RD
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02086703576
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Address: St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy, Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8DZ
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 02087715425
Julian's School
Address: Julian's School, 16 Wolfington Road, West Norwood, London, SE27 0JF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02087611894
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Linton Grove, London, SE27 0DZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
Address: St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School, St. James the Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 02087713424
Crown Lane Primary School
Address: Crown Lane Primary School, Crown Lane, Streatham, London, SW16 3HX
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 02086704713
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Address: Kensington Avenue Primary School, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Polworth Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2ET
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 02087694980
Cypress Primary School
Address: Cypress Primary School, Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 02086532618
Cypress Primary School
Address: Cypress Primary School, Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact:
All Saints CofE Primary School
Address: All Saints CofE Primary School, Upper Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3LG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02087719388
Beulah Junior School
Address: Beulah Junior School, Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8JF
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 02086534921
Rockmount Primary School
Address: Rockmount Primary School, Chevening Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3ST
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 02086532619
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Address: Downsview Primary and Nursery School, Biggin Way, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3XE
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 02087644611
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW16 3SQ
MINTY PEARLS DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 1490-1492 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4BT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
STREATHAM HIGH RD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 393-395 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 3PE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
132 KNIGHTS HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 132 KNIGHTS HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 0SR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
BEULAH HILL DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 1 BEULAH HILL, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE19 3LQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1210 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4DN
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
ARCADES DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 35 PARCHMORE ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 8LY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW16 3SQ
KLUB PHARMACY
Address: 10 CROWN POINT PARADE, UPPER NORWOOD, LONDON, SE19 3NG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 617296
PASCOE PHARMACY
Address: 235 KNIGHTS HILL, WEST NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 0QT
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86702562
CURE PHARMACY
Address: 1ST FLOOR, 90 PARCHMORE ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8LX
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 719508
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 1491-1493 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4AE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87641438
BIDS CHEMISTS
Address: 1495 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 4AE
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 642230
THOMPSONS CHEMIST
Address: 86-88 BEULAH ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 8JF
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86531374
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW16 3SQ
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 1520 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4EU
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
LONDON EYECARE CENTRE (LONDON ROAD)
Address: 1415 LONDON ROAD, HORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4AH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
SPEXRELAX
Address: PO BOX 28016, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 9ZU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
R WOODFALL (WESTOW STREET)
Address: 27 WESTOW STREET, LONDON, SE19 3RY
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL CARE CENTRE LTD
Address: 20 WESTOW HILL, UPPER NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE19 1RX
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
SPEXRELAX
Address: 66 AUCKLAND HILL, WEST NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE27 9QQ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW16 3SQ
NORTH WOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: CROWN DALE MEDICAL CENTRE, 61 CROWN DALE, UPPER NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE19 3NY
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86702414
MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 30 NORBURY ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 8JN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86531869
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 69 FAIRVIEW ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 5PX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 69 FAIRVIEW ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 5PX
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 0208 7658525
UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 130 CHURCH ROAD, UPPER NORWOOD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SE19 2NT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87716050
STREATHAM COMMON PRACTICE AT BALDRY GARDENS
Address: 293 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 3NP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near SW16 3SQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW16 3SQ
- Norbury
Norbury station, Norbury Avenue, Norbury, London, SW16 3RWDistance: 1.04 milesDriving Time: 3.35 minutes - West Norwood
West Norwood station, Knights Hill, West Norwood, London, SE27 0HSDistance: 1.31 milesDriving Time: 3.87 minutes - Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath station, Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RXDistance: 1.60 milesDriving Time: 4.41 minutes - Gipsy Hill
Gipsy Hill station, Gipsy Hill, Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1QLDistance: 1.83 milesDriving Time: 4.53 minutes - Streatham (Greater London)
Streatham station, Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 6HPDistance: 1.93 milesDriving Time: 5.10 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW16 3SQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW16 3SQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW16 3SQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Croydon North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Steve Reed |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
What Council is the SW16 3SQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Croydon London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Croydon London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Croydon London Boro at the following link Croydon London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Croydon London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Croydon London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SW16 3SQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Croydon council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries | Croydon CouncilHouse Sales in SW16 3SQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £410,000 | £345,000 | £377,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £630,000 | £725,000 | £677,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £610,000 | £356,000 | £483,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SW16 3SQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW16 3SQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, London Road, Croydon, LONDON, SW16 4DE | 1.33 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Westow Street, Croydon, LONDON, SE19 3RW | 1.66 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Westow Hill, Lambeth, LONDON, SE19 1TQ | 1.70 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 3PY | 1.70 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Sainsburys |
| Tesco, Brigstock Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8RX | 1.92 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW16 3SQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 2.68 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.85 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to East Croydon Rail Station |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.92 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to 41 Church Street |
| 67/73 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DP | 3.02 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to 67/73 Balham Hill |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ | 1.27 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ |
| McDonald's, High Street, Bromley, LONDON, SE20 7EZ | 2.25 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to McDonald's, High Street, Bromley, LONDON, SE20 7EZ |
| McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ | 2.25 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ |
| McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ | 2.29 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to McDonald's, Streatham Place, Lambeth, LONDON, SW2 4PZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6JA | 1.55 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to KFC Thornton Heath - London Road |
| KFC, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BW | 1.63 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to KFC Streatham - High Road |
| KFC, High Street, Bromley, LONDON, SE20 7EX | 2.28 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to KFC Penge - High Street |
| KFC, London Road, CROYDON, CR0 2RE | 2.54 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to KFC Croydon - London Road |
| KFC, London Road, MITCHAM, CR4 3NH | 2.63 miles | Directions from SW16 3SQ to KFC Mitcham - London Road |