SW16
Croydon, London · Bensham Manor, Furzedown, Graveney, Knight's Hill, Longthornton, Norbury Park, Norbury & Pollards Hill, South Balham, Streatham Common & Vale, Streatham Hill East, Streatham St Leonard's, Streatham Wells
History & heritage
SW16 lies within Croydon. Historically part of Surrey until becoming a London borough in 1965. Croydon Airport served as London's principal airport for international flights before Heathrow opened, and the area remains one of London's largest commercial centres outside the centre.
Key facts
- •Historically part of Surrey until becoming a London borough in 1965. Croydon Airport served as London's principal airport for international flights before Heathrow opened, and the area remains one of London's largest commercial centres outside the centre.