Postcode SW16 1JU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180.4 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 located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Streatham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 48 ft away from SW16 1JU.
Streatham Central near SW16 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £462,000 in Streatham St Leonard's area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,860 up to £2,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,473,500 |
| Flats | 141 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,180,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £785,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham St Leonard's
In the SW16 1JU postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | P.A. News Centre | Prentis Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.