SW16 4LR 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 (4LR) 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 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.
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 4LR 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 4LR postcode have the street address of Pollards Hill South
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SW16 4LR postcode is home to a bustling 44 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LONDON within the old postal county of Surrey.
SW16 4LR is within Norbury.
Our data shows that SW16 4LR is a residential postcode.
The SW16 4LR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SW16 4LR are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in SW16 4LR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the SW16 4LR Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for SW16 4LR
The telephone area code for SW16 4LR is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for SW16 4LR
| Latitude | 51.4011899434 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.122892480497 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SW16 4LR
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| Landranger 1:50,000 176 West London | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
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Weather Forecast for SW16 4LR
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 4LR Postcode?
Download Speeds For SW16 4LR
| Average Mbps | 98.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
SW16 4LR has an average download speed of 98.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
736 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
66% of postcodes (785,628) have slower broadband speeds.
34% of postcodes (398,277) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SW16 4LR
| Average Mbps | 13.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
SW16 4LR has an average upload speed of 13.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,385 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
46% of postcodes (546,279) have slower upload speeds.
53% of postcodes (626,977) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SW16 4LR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Beulah Infants' School
Address: Beulah Infants' School, Furze Road, Thornton Heath, London, Surrey, CR7 8NJ
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02086534918
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Address: Ecclesbourne Primary School, Attlee Close, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7FA
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 02086843187
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: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02087713424
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Address: Kensington Avenue Primary School, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact:
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Address: Winterbourne Boys' Academy, Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 02086897685
Gonville Academy
Address: Gonville Academy, Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 02086844006
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Address: Paxton Academy Sports And Science, 843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 02086832308
Chestnut Park Primary School
Address: Chestnut Park Primary School, 49 St James Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 02037506090
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Address: Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School, Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 02086795005
West Thornton Primary Academy
Address: West Thornton Primary Academy, Rosecourt Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3BS
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Address: Harris Primary Academy Merton, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JW
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 02086793707
Granton Primary School
Address: Granton Primary School, Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02087646414
Beulah Junior School
Address: Beulah Junior School, Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8JF
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 02086534921
Elmwood Infant School
Address: Elmwood Infant School, Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02086897681
Elmwood Junior School
Address: Elmwood Junior School, Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 02086844007
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Address: Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School, Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 02086897684
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Address: Winterbourne Junior Girls' School, Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 02086843532
Norbury Manor Primary School
Address: Norbury Manor Primary School, Abingdon Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QR
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 02086793835
William Morris Primary School
Address: William Morris Primary School, Recreation Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1PJ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 02087649765
The Sherwood School
Address: The Sherwood School, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 02087645100
Stanford Primary School
Address: Stanford Primary School, Chilmark Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5HB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact:
Lonesome Primary School
Address: Lonesome Primary School, Grove Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SD
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 02086481722
England Secondary Schools
Norbury High School for Girls
Address: Norbury High School for Girls, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 02086790062
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Address: Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 02033713002
Woodmansterne School
Address: Woodmansterne School, Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 02087641825
Harris Academy Merton
Address: Harris Academy Merton, Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 02086231000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SW16 4LR
JAZZ DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1172 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4DP
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1181 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4UY
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
WARWICK GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 WARWICK GARDENS, LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 7NA
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
LONDON ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1210 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
BIP DENTAL LTD
Address: 18 SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, MITCHAM, CR4 1LU
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
IDH LTD
Address: WIDE WAY, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 1BD
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SW16 4LR
NORBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1102 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 4DT
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 641324
CRANSTON PHARMACY
Address: 951 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 6JE
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 02086 896115
AKASI PHARMACY
Address: 14 SOUTH LODGE AVENUE, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 1LU
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87646107
EAGLE CHEMIST
Address: 301 NORTHBOROUGH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4TR
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 1491-1493 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4AE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 020 87641438
BIDS CHEMISTS
Address: 1495 LONDON ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 4AE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 02087 642230
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SW16 4LR
LONDON EYECARE CENTRE (LONDON ROAD)
Address: 1415 LONDON ROAD, HORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4AH
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE CENTRE
Address: 808 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 7PA
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
REALEYES THE EYE CLINIC
Address: 1520 LONDON ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4EU
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LONDON ROAD - CROYDON)
Address: 507-511 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, CROYDON, SURREY, CR7 6AR
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
EYE SMILE OPTICIANS
Address: 508 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 7HQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
OPTIQUE - THORNTON HEATH
Address: 508 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 7HQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SW16 4LR
NORBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2B POLLARDS HILL NORTH, NORBURY, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, SW16 4NL
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86796591
LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Address: 949 LONDON ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 6JE
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 020 34578727
WIDE WAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WIDE WAY, MITCHAM, SURREY, CR4 1BP
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 020 86231300
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 69 FAIRVIEW ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 5PX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
FAIRVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 69 FAIRVIEW ROAD, NORBURY, LONDON, SW16 5PX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0208 7658525
RAINBOW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 141 BRIGSTOCK ROAD, THORNTON HEATH, SURREY, CR7 7JN
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 020 82519280
Transport Links near SW16 4LR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SW16 4LR
- Norbury
Norbury station, Norbury Avenue, Norbury, London, SW16 3RWDistance: 0.96 milesDriving Time: 2.50 minutes - Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath station, Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8RXDistance: 1.64 milesDriving Time: 3.97 minutes - Streatham Common
Streatham Common station, Estreham Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5NTDistance: 1.76 milesDriving Time: 5.14 minutes - Mitcham Eastfields
Mitcham Eastfields station, Eastfields Road, Mitcham, London, CR4 2LSDistance: 1.93 milesDriving Time: 5.00 minutes - Mitcham Junction
Mitcham Junction station, Carshalton Road, Mitcham, London, CR4 4HNDistance: 2.54 milesDriving Time: 7.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SW16 4LR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SW16 4LR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SW16 4LR 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 4LR 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 4LR 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 4LR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £363,500 | £363,500 | £363,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £577,500 | £590,000 | £583,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £685,000 | £685,000 | £685,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SW16 4LR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SW16 4LR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, London Road, Croydon, LONDON, SW16 4DE | 0.87 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Iceland |
| Tesco, Brigstock Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8RX | 1.59 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Tesco |
| Iceland, Brigstock Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8RX | 1.59 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 3PY | 2.11 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Whitehorse Road, CROYDON, CR0 2LG | 2.34 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SW16 4LR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex, Croydon, CR0 4XP | 1.58 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Unit 1 Valley Park Leisure Complex |
| 41 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH | 2.12 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to 41 Church Street |
| East Croydon Rail Station, Croydon, CR0 1LF | 2.22 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to East Croydon Rail Station |
| Priory Retail Park, London, SW19 1DN | 2.66 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to Priory Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ | 0.32 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to McDonald's, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6XJ |
| McDonald's, Hesterman Way, CROYDON, CR0 4YA | 1.59 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to McDonald's, Hesterman Way, CROYDON, CR0 4YA |
| McDonald's, Marlowe Way, CROYDON, CR0 4XS | 1.69 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to McDonald's, Marlowe Way, CROYDON, CR0 4XS |
| McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ | 1.86 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to McDonald's, Swan Close, CROYDON, CR0 2DZ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, London Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 6JA | 0.65 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to KFC Thornton Heath - London Road |
| KFC, London Road, CROYDON, CR0 2RE | 1.76 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to KFC Croydon - London Road |
| KFC, London Road, MITCHAM, CR4 3NH | 1.80 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to KFC Mitcham - London Road |
| KFC, Crown Hill, Church Street, CROYDON, CR0 1RY | 2.13 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to KFC Croydon - Church Street |
| KFC, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, LONDON, SW16 1BW | 2.29 miles | Directions from SW16 4LR to KFC Streatham - High Road |