Postcode SW16 1LA 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 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
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 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from SW16 1LA.
Streatham Central near SW16 1LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Balham | Northern, Southern | Walking directions to Balham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tooting Bec Common | Large | Walking directions to Tooting Bec Common |
| 0.2 mi | Woodfield Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Woodfield Recreation Ground |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £461,000 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 | 3 | £1,617,000 |
| Flats | 133 | £407,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,267,500 |
| Terraced | 30 | £776,250 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham St Leonard's
In the SW16 1LA postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Emmi's | 11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SD | Walking directions to Emmi's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Westbury Express | 90-92 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BS | Walking directions to Westbury Express |
| 0.4 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.