The UK Postcode Database

SW16 4QY

a postcode in Croydon

Introduced in January 1980
SW16 4QY Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with SW16 4QY

Melrose Avenue - 39 properties, USRN 20501194

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.4042 / 51°24'14"N

Longitude: -0.1147 / 0°6'53"W

UTM Reference: 30U 700675 5698721

OS Easting: 531229

OS Northing: 168923

OS Grid: TQ312689

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G0.CRM

Mapcode Global: VHGRC.YYQY

Open Location Code: 9C3XCV3P+M4

Maidenhead Locator System: IO91wj66

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 4b2

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
  • European Skilled Workforce

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 17278 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for SW16 4QY on Friday 26 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:44
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:58
Sunrise 04:45
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:03
Sunset 21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:21
Hours of daylight today04:15 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:51 to 04:15
Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
Moon Sets 00:45
Moon Rises 17:51

For a full sun and moon calendar for SW16 4QY, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in SW16 4QY

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
20 December 2023 72 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Semi-detached Freehold £575,000
18 August 2023 90 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £610,000
21 October 2022 92 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £640,000
7 May 2021 46 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £647,500
30 November 2020 78 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £467,500
21 September 2018 46 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £420,000
29 June 2018 46 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £375,000
7 August 2015 56 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £300,000
21 April 2015 76 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £360,000
15 October 2012 92 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £249,500
17 June 2011 44 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £220,000
13 January 2010 102 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £230,000
10 July 2009 68 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £270,500
10 November 2008 106 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £289,000
31 October 2008 72 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Semi-detached Freehold £320,000
30 March 2007 50 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £294,638
22 February 2007 70 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £270,000
31 August 2006 62 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £250,000
27 March 2006 74 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £330,000
8 October 2004 42 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £250,000
29 April 2004 86 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £249,950
5 December 2003 64 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £217,000
20 November 2002 106 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £168,000
16 July 2002 86 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £70,000
11 March 2002 42 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £181,000
28 November 2001 38 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £148,000
2 July 2001 32 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £235,000
29 December 2000 80 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £218,000
15 September 2000 58 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £204,500
31 August 2000 98 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £165,000
31 March 2000 94 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £139,950
12 February 1999 80 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £115,000
31 July 1998 36 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £119,537
19 June 1998 90 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £91,500
1 August 1997 42 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £77,000
11 April 1997 78 Melrose Avenue, London SW16 4QY Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £78,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for SW16 4QY

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Streatham and Croydon North

MP

Steve Reed Labour/Co-operative

London Assembly
Assembly Constituency

Croydon and Sutton

Assembly Member

Neil Garratt Conservative

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Croydon Borough Council
London borough ward

Norbury & Pollards Hill

Councillors

Leila Ben-Hassel Labour

Matt Griffiths Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for SW16 4QY

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00005412 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01001086 Croydon 003B Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02000196 Croydon 003 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05011472 Norbury & Pollards Hill Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 3 May 2018 DLUHC
E09000008 Croydon London Boroughs Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000007 London Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001527 Streatham and Croydon North Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000001 Metropolitan Police Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E32000005 Croydon and Sutton London Assembly Constituencies Electoral 6 May 2010 Greater London Authority
E33033094 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000051 London Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000245 NHS South West London CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000003 London NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2013 ODS
E43000198 Croydon, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000031 South West London Health and Care Partnership Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2020 NHS
E56000021 North West and South West London Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2019 NHS England
E61000001 Greater London Authority Greater London Authority Administrative 3 July 2000 ONS
E63012338 Croydon Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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