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SW16 1AP

Abbotswood Road

Streatham St Leonard's

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Detailed insights for SW16 1AP

Overview

Postcode SW16 1AP is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham St Leonard's area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The median sale price in Streatham St Leonard's is £445,000 (around £618 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £625,000. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,379 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Streatham Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from SW16 1AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Central near SW16 1AP 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 Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 1AP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

Balham

Northern, Southern

Walking directions to Balham
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 1AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTooting Bec CommonLargeWalking directions to Tooting Bec Common
0.1 miWoodfield Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
604
Population density
4,089.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.81(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.32(-60%)
Vehicle crime
9.52(+2%)
Other theft
6.16(-46%)
Drugs
5.04(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
35.86%
Pakistani
212
34.87%
Indian
57
9.38%
Other White
23
3.78%
Other
20
3.29%
Total population: 608

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
234
47.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
81
16.4%
Level 3 (A level)
74
14.98%
No qualifications
65
13.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
4.45%
Total 16+ residents: 494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
52.53%
Owns with a mortgage
59
37.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.59%
Other social rented
2
1.27%
Shared ownership
1
0.63%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Streatham St Leonard's

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £618
Sales (last 12 months): 193
Typical range (middle 50%): £350K – £625K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £618 per square foot) in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £3,700,000.

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 St Leonard's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£2,350,000£795
Semi-Detached11£1,000,000£569
Terraced36£827,500£642
Flats142£400,000£603

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham St Leonard's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£387,500£1,121,000£623,625
2017£1,480,000£387,500£989,000£780,000
2018£1,409,000£400,000£1,226,500£730,000
2019£838,000£380,000£1,035,000£631,000
2020£1,465,000£441,025£980,000£805,000
2021£1,745,000£420,000£1,133,750£903,250
2022£1,681,500£438,000£1,222,500£855,000
2023£1,925,000£415,000£645,000£790,500
2024£2,175,000£403,750£1,097,500£900,000
2025£1,740,000£408,000£1,260,000£796,000
2026£1,999,999£397,500£1,000,000£803,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£619£491£579
2017£537£641£468£603
2018£557£594£647£544
2019£539£587£539£551
2020£547£635£496£554
2021£677£622£600£633
2022£644£615£620£605
2023£782£617£641£594
2024£792£664£704£611
2025£750£607£729£638
2026£752£619£569£665
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham St Leonard's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham St Leonard's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2026Flat 2, 49B, Abbotswood Road, London, SW16 1AJFlatsLeasehold£625,000
04 Jun 202515, Abbotswood Road, London, SW16 1AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£2,175,000
05 Jun 20264, Hoadly Road, London, SW16 1AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,975,000
23 Apr 202642, Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AGDetachedFreehold£1,999,999
12 Dec 2025Flat D, 54, Drewstead Road, London, SW16 1AGFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SW16 1AP postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW16 1AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableStreatham & Clapham High School GDSTOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableBurlington House School TootingOther independent special school
0.4 miPrimaryTelferscot Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 1AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 1AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgens63-69 Sternhold Avenue, London, SW2 4PBWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miCozy CornerSt Andrews Mews, Lambeth, SW12 0SAWalking directions to Cozy Corner
0.4 miVariety StoreEmmanuel Road, Lambeth, SW12 0PEWalking directions to Variety Store
0.4 miKJS Convenience StoreStreatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BUWalking directions to KJS Convenience Store
0.4 miEssential Express Food & WineStreatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BUWalking directions to Essential Express Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 1AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham CentralE02000646
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 029AE01003116
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 1AP

Is SW16 1AP (Streatham Central) safe?

The area around SW16 1AP records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW16 1AP?

The median sale price around SW16 1AP in Streatham St Leonard's is £445,000 (about £618 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 1AP?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 1AP, including Streatham & Clapham High School GDST, Burlington House School Tooting and Telferscot Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW16 1AP?

The closest station to SW16 1AP is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 734 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 1AP?

SW16 1AP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 1AP (Streatham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 1AP is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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