Postcode SW16 1PJ 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 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Valley Road playing fields.
Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 road, approximately 19 ft away from SW16 1PJ.
Streatham Central near SW16 1PJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 1 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,175,000 | £379 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £875,000 | £608 |
| Terraced | 21 | £725,000 | £637 |
| Flats | 97 | £390,000 | £536 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 59, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 55A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 47 - 49, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1PW | Other | Freehold | £5,000,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, 40, Pendennis Road, London, SW16 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £271,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Flat D, 19, Pinfold Road, London, SW16 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the SW16 1PJ 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 1PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | P.A. News Centre | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 1PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judy Best
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Bucknall
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 1PJ records about 58 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.
The median sale price around SW16 1PJ in Streatham Central is £420,000 (about £555 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 1PJ, including Maypole School (Leigham Court), London Park School Clapham and Burlington House School Tooting. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 1PJ is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 704 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 1PJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 1PJ 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).