Property profile

253 Valley Road

SW16 2AB

Streatham Common & Vale

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Map showing 253 Valley Road, London

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Estimated sale price

£870,000

Terraced sold in Streatham Common & Vale

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Jun 2023
£675,000Change since last sale: +£195,000 (+29%)
Annualised change
+8.1% per yearLambeth annualised change (terraced) since 2023: −1.3% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £567 per sq ft
£425 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£141 per sq ft (−25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Streatham Common & Vale
£642,500Estimate vs local median: +£227,000 (+35%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area190 m² / 2,045 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Oct 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Jun 2023£675,000+229%
03 Sept 2001£205,000-

Local market

Property prices in Streatham Common & Vale

Median price: £550,000
Price per sq ft: £570
Sales (last 12 months): 145
Typical range (middle 50%): £385K – £720K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £570 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£907,000£568
Detached1£820,000£662
Terraced58£642,500£567
Flats65£375,000£586

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Common & Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£875,000£489,000
2017£940,000£387,500£755,000£515,750
2018£360,000£750,000£504,000
2019£1,522,500£345,000£777,500£500,000
2020£1,330,000£373,750£1,019,500£540,000
2021£1,347,500£378,500£866,000£600,000
2022£1,415,000£370,000£870,000£627,500
2023£1,425,000£398,500£945,000£632,500
2024£1,357,500£375,000£960,000£672,500
2025£590,000£354,750£881,400£640,000
2026£820,000£415,000£907,000£600,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602£491£506
2017£437£617£497£492
2018£564£427£505
2019£611£534£491£497
2020£576£589£563£507
2021£570£591£562£566
2022£518£619£604£573
2023£557£575£584£594
2024£639£603£595£594
2025£565£576£536£572
2026£662£573£602£566
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Common & Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Flat C, 251, Valley Road, London, SW16 2ABFlatsLeasehold£275,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, 263, Valley Road, London, SW16 2ABFlatsLeasehold£425,000
08 Oct 2025275A, Valley Road, London, SW16 2ABFlatsLeasehold£450,000
03 Oct 2025Flat B, 259, Valley Road, London, SW16 2ABFlatsLeasehold£430,000
30 Sept 2025Flat C, 259, Valley Road, London, SW16 2ABFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
239, Valley Road, LondonFreehold231 m²£1,050,000 (2025)
243, Valley Road, LondonFreehold164 m²£455,000 (2012)
245 Valley Road, LondonFreehold175 m²£98,000 (1996)
247, Valley Road, LondonLeasehold64 m²£480,000 (2024)
249, Valley Road, London-128 m²-
255, Valley Road, LondonFreehold131 m²£410,000 (2013)
257, Valley Road, LondonFreehold110 m²£730,000 (2021)
271, Valley Road, LondonLeasehold42 m²£535,000 (2022)
281, Valley Road, LondonFreehold168 m²£2,500 (2018)
First Floor Flat, 247 Valley Road, London-66 m²-

Area insights for SW16 2AB

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Overview

Postcode SW16 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The median sale price in Streatham Common & Vale is £550,000 (around £570 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £385,000 and £720,000. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,566 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from SW16 2AB.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2AB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStreatham CommonLargeWalking directions to Streatham Common
0.4 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.3 miThe RookerySmallWalking directions to The Rookery

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
10,630.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.39(-58%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.39(-63%)
Other theft
5.69(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.13(-45%)
Public order
3.99(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
56.21%
Other White
52
15.38%
Indian
17
5.03%
Other
12
3.55%
African
11
3.25%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
68.29%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.15%
No qualifications
20
6.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.27%
Other
9
3.14%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
42.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
35.62%
Owns outright
29
19.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.05%
Total households: 146

Schools

In the SW16 2AB postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryBishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySunnyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 2AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStreatham SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Streatham Supermarket
0.3 miDecebal Magazin almentarStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar
0.3 miRed Lion137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UNWalking directions to Red Lion
0.4 miSpar275 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3NNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miGreyhound Min8Greyhound Lane, Lambeth, SW16 5RNWalking directions to Greyhound Min8