Scott Close London, Croydon
44 addresses across 2 postcodes (SW16), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20501367.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 19, D: 14, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Croydon costs £2,600 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norbury, about 220 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Norbury Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairview Medical Centre, about 110 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 507 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (37); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (21); 1983-1990 (10); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (19); rented (private) (8); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 2, Scott Close
- 6, Scott Close
- 12, Scott Close
- 13, Scott Close
- 14, Scott Close
- 15, Scott Close
- 17, Scott Close
- 18, Scott Close
- 24, Scott Close
- 26, Scott Close
- 28, Scott Close
- 40, Scott Close
- 42, Scott Close
- 46, Scott Close
- 48, Scott Close
- 56, Scott Close
- 58, Scott Close
- 62, Scott Close
- 64, Scott Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Croydon in 2026-27: Band D £2,600 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,733 | £2,022 | £2,311 | £2,600 | £3,178 | £3,755 | £4,333 | £5,200 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (35% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 1485-1489 London Road: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 1485-1489 London Road: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (90 m)
- 32-34 Fairview Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Land Adjoining Norbury Railway Station, Norbury Avenue: up to 12 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 303-305, Norbury Avenue: up to 9 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 1516, London Road: up to 22 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 206, Norbury Crescent: up to 5 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW16 5PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| SW16 5PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 37 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW16 5PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SW16 5PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norbury 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 220 m |
| Streatham Common 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Streatham (Greater London) 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oakhill Road Norbury | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier Clapham Junction | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on St. Christophers Gardens, CR7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 16.4 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.3 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairview Medical Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 140 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Minty Pearls Dental Clinic | 250 m |
| Hospital | Croydon University Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norbury Park 11 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Norbury Park Allotment Gardens 2.8 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Norwood Grove, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| The Rookery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pollards Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Westow Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| South Norwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 44 | 44 |
5 of the street's 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Croydon: see them on the Croydon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Norbury High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–19 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Harris Academy Merton | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselands Residential Care Home SW16 4PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Kaspa's Desserts Norbury SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Affogato SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Tandoor SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Steakout Norbury SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Daily & Fresh SW16 4AQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Norbury Supermarket SW16 4AQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Doner & Gyros / Cluck 'N' Crisp SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Woodland Cafe SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 2 May 2025 |
| Sea Garden & Grill SW16 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2025 |
| Co-op SW16 4AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh Bazar Foods SW16 4AQ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Chicken Cottage SW16 4BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Fat Twins SW16 4BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Griller SW16 4BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 193 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Vehicle crime | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 22 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (230); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (81); On or near St Helen'S Crescent (35); On or near Norbury (23); On or near Semley Place (22).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 14% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 30% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 41% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fairview Road · Oakhill Road · London Road · Semley Place · Croindene Road · Lloyd Avenue · Roche Road · St Helen's Crescent · Upwood Road · Stanford Road · St Helen's Road · Southbrook Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.