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SW16 1NR

Colwyn Close

Furzedown

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Overview

Postcode SW16 1NR is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Furzedown East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Furzedown Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
72.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Furzedown East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Furzedown East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.7%

Approximately 72.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 1NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown East near SW16 1NR 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 located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 1NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 1NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFurzedown Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
185
Population density
14,919.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.73(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.94(-11%)
Other theft
7.62(-33%)
Public order
5.98(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.98(-36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
46
24.86%
African
42
22.7%
Caribbean
22
11.89%
Other White
19
10.27%
Irish
15
8.11%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
51.15%
No qualifications
41
23.56%
Apprenticeship
14
8.05%
Level 3 (A level)
12
6.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
5.75%
Total 16+ residents: 174

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
55.37%
Social rents from council
21
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.7%
Owns outright
7
5.79%
Shared ownership
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Furzedown

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£638
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£374K – £751K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,250 up to £1,565,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Furzedown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached10£975,000£604
Terraced55£775,000£650
Flats91£385,000£615

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Furzedown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£417,500£750,000£690,000
2017£371,000£800,000£657,500
2018£405,063£875,000£650,000
2019£417,750£850,000£650,000
2020£405,000£875,000£701,875
2021£410,000£1,005,000£785,000
2022£413,750£885,000£740,500
2023£410,000£952,500£735,000
2024£417,500£872,500£750,375
2025£382,500£915,000£787,000
2026£433,750£975,000£747,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£596£483£571
2017£594£599£581
2018£615£561£582
2019£595£571£544
2020£590£601£603
2021£623£620£601
2022£622£636£640
2023£627£673£625
2024£583£664£640
2025£661£611£649
2026£562£733£666
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Furzedown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Furzedown in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 2026Ground Floor Maisonette, 69, Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NUFlatsLeasehold£500,000
14 Oct 202555A, Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NTFlatsLeasehold£690,000
22 Jul 2025Ground Floor Flat, 43, Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NTFlatsLeasehold£470,000
18 Dec 2025Flat 4, 60C, Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NYFlatsLeasehold£405,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 9, 60A, Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NYFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the SW16 1NR postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 1NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 1NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.2 miEmmi's11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SDWalking directions to Emmi's
0.2 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth district.

Band A£685
Band B£800
Band C£914
Band D£1,028
Band E£1,257
Band F£1,485
Band G£1,714
Band H£2,056

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

Local councillors

Judi Gasser

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Leonie Alison Cooper

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Samantha Mary Lewis

Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rosena Allin-Khan

Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWandsworthE09000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyTootingE14001550
WardFurzedownE05014013
ParishWandsworth, unparished areaE43000222
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Furzedown EastE02000959
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wandsworth 037DE01004524
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1991-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 1NR

Is SW16 1NR (Furzedown East) safe?

The area around SW16 1NR records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SW16 1NR?

The median sale price around SW16 1NR in Furzedown East is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 1NR?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 1NR, including St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Penwortham Primary School (Good) and Goldfinch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 1NR?

The closest station to SW16 1NR is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 842 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 1NR?

SW16 1NR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 1NR (Furzedown East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 1NR is Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Judi Gasser (Labour Party), Leonie Alison Cooper (Labour Party) and Samantha Mary Lewis (Labour Party).