SW16 4RQ postcode in Croydon, England
SW16 4RQ is a postcode in Croydon, in the Bensham Manor ward. It is in the Croydon West parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SW16 4RQ is, and what is near it
- SW16 4RQ
- Other postcodes in SW16 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 4 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.4036, longitude -0.1121)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SW16 4RQ?
- CroydonCouncil, for all local services Croydon: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SW16 4RQ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Croydon WestParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sarah Jones (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sarah Jones
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SW16 4RQ?
Every home and business at SW16 4RQ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SW16 4RQ?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for SW16 4RQ.
Check the bin days for SW16 4RQ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SW16 4RQ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 43 homes and businesses at SW16 4RQ. 6 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Croydon
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SW16 4RQ: 10,914 properties in Croydon are at high risk (5.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Croydon
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SW16 4RQ is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 18:50 on 24 October 2026.
- Norbury Brook at Thornton Heath and Streatham ValeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Norbury Brook at Thornton Heath and Streatham Vale
- River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and SuttonFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Wandle area in the London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 18:50 on 24 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SW16 4RQ?
Homes in SW16 4 sold for a typical £465,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 75 sales, down 7.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £715,000 12 sales
- Terraced £497,000 39 sales
- Flat or maisonette £300,000 21 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SW16 district: a typical £465,000 from 740 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SW16 4RQ
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in SW16 4RQ from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 3 October 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SW16 4RQ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 580 homes in the neighbourhood around SW16 4RQ. Over half of them (52%) are in council tax band D. More were built from 1900 to 1918 than in any other period (58%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Croydon for 2026‑27: £2,600. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,733 (band A) to £3,755 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,600.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (3%) | £1,733 |
| Band B | about 80 (14%) | £2,022 |
| Band C | about 110 (19%) | £2,311 |
| Band D | about 300 (52%) | £2,600 |
| Band E | about 60 (10%) | £3,178 |
| Band F | about 10 (2%) | £3,755 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,333 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,200 |
When the homes were built
- 25% Before 1900
- 58% 1900 to 1918
- 11% 1919 to 1939
- 4% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 4% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1965 to 1982, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Croydon before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SW16 4RQ is in (ONS area E01000994), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest open schools to SW16 4RQ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SW16 4RQ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SW16 4RQ is Thornton Heath Rail Station, 1.0 km away in a straight line.
- Thornton Heath Rail Station Railway station 1.0 kmWalk
- Norbury Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
- Therapia Lane Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Braemar Avenue, 188 m away.
More stations near SW16 4RQ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SW16 4RQ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Leander Family Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 020 3457 8727 600 mWalk
- Norbury Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8679 6591 750 mWalk
- Parchmore Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8251 4200 850 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SW16 4RQ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers 1.5 kmCycle
- Gridserve Charging point · 4 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 40 kW 2.7 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.9 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest to the centre of SW16 4RQ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Jazz Dental Practice Phone 020 8764 7624 500 mWalk
- No 1 Warwick Gardens Phone 020 8684 7369 500 mWalk
- The Dental Centre Phone 020 8764 1424 500 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SW16 4RQ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Croydon University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 8401 3300 1.6 kmCycle
- Mayday Satellite Dialysis Unit Phone 020 8401 3031 1.6 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SW16 4RQ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Warwick House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8684 0241 150 mWalk
- Norbury Hall Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8764 9164 600 mWalk
- Norcrest Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old 650 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SW16 4RQ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Norbury Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8764 1324 450 mWalk
- Cranston Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8472 2370 600 mWalk
- Wilkes Chemist Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8653 4978 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SW16 4RQ?
The nearest vets to the centre of SW16 4RQ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Veterinary Surgery 1.2 kmCycle
- Paxton Vet 3.2 kmCycle
- Mitcham Veterinary Surgery 3.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SW16 4RQ in a conservation area?
The centre of SW16 4RQ is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SW16 4RQ?
Police.uk records 605 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SW16 4RQ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 26, burglary 16, robbery 8, possession of weapons 8, theft from the person 7, other crime 5, criminal damage and arson 2, bicycle theft 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SW16 4RQ
- Ward
- Bensham Manor
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Croydon
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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