Postcode SW16 1EL is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham St Leonard's ward of Lambeth in the London region , and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Woodfield Recreation Ground.
Streatham Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.9% 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.
The average income of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 147 ft away from SW16 1EL.
Streatham Central near SW16 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £1,612,500 |
| Flats | 144 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £950,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £825,500 |
10 years price trend in Streatham St Leonard's
In the SW16 1EL postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.