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SW16 1EX

Leigham Avenue

Streatham Wells

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Detailed insights for SW16 1EX

Overview

Postcode SW16 1EX is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Streatham Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Streatham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW16 1EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Central near SW16 1EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 1EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 1EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStreatham GreenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Green

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
46,231.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.59(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.4(-21%)
Shoplifting
16.57(+66%)
Public order
8.75(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
39.94%
Other White
74
23.27%
Other
24
7.55%
African
20
6.29%
Caribbean
13
4.09%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
61.81%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.19%
No qualifications
32
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.47%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
46.11%
Owns with a mortgage
61
36.53%
Owns outright
24
14.37%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.8%
Other social rented
2
1.2%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Streatham Wells

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£555
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £630K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £555 per square foot) in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,175,000.

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 Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,175,000£379
Semi-Detached9£875,000£608
Terraced21£725,000£637
Flats97£390,000£536

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£677,500£610,000
2017£399,000£730,000£622,500
2018£413,500£800,000£673,000
2019£377,500£692,500£583,500
2020£401,500£887,500£640,000
2021£412,500£816,000£700,000
2022£405,000£798,500£675,000
2023£425,000£723,000£625,000
2024£395,000£765,000£770,000
2025£390,000£775,000£715,000
2026£405,000£875,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£562£600£533
2017£593£574£605
2018£545£584£582
2019£540£625£558
2020£581£543£641
2021£564£606£604
2022£551£607£641
2023£571£671£686
2024£565£618£635
2025£548£628£630
2026£517£588£670
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Wells in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2026Flat 70, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EYFlatsLeasehold£375,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 52, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EYFlatsLeasehold£445,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 100, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EZFlatsLeasehold£345,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 165, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1HDFlatsLeasehold£300,000
28 Aug 2025Flat 162, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1HDFlatsLeasehold£439,500

Schools

In the SW16 1EX postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 1EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMaypole School (Leigham Court)Other independent special school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 1EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWestbury Express90-92 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BSWalking directions to Westbury Express
0.1 miEssential Express Food & WineStreatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BUWalking directions to Essential Express Food & Wine
0.1 miMilestone SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DRWalking directions to Milestone Supermarket
0.1 miKJS Convenience StoreStreatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BUWalking directions to KJS Convenience Store
0.1 miStreatham InternationalStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1BUWalking directions to Streatham International

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 1EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judy Best

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Bucknall

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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
WardStreatham WellsE05014116
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham CentralE02000646
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 029DE01003153
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 1EX

Is SW16 1EX (Streatham Central) safe?

The area around SW16 1EX records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW16 1EX?

The median sale price around SW16 1EX in Streatham Central is £420,000 (about £555 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 1EX?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 1EX, including Maypole School (Leigham Court), The Livity School (Good) and Dunraven School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 1EX?

The closest station to SW16 1EX is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 402 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 1EX?

SW16 1EX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,440 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 1EX is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judy Best (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Bucknall (Liberal Democrats).