Postcode SW16 1RT is located in a major urban area, within the Furzedown ward of Wandsworth in the London region, and forms part of the Furzedown West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year. The nearest station is Tooting Bec, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Furzedown West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Furzedown West has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from SW16 1RT.
Furzedown West near SW16 1RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tooting Bec located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Furzedown Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £975,000 | £604 |
| Terraced | 55 | £775,000 | £650 |
| Flats | 91 | £385,000 | £615 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 8, Crossleigh Court, West Drive, London, SW16 1RS | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 34, Lisle Close, London, SW17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £512,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 43, Lisle Close, London, SW17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 27, Lisle Close, London, SW17 6LB | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 195, Macmillan Way, London, SW17 6AW | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 |
In the SW16 1RT postcode area, located within Furzedown West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Emmi's | 11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SD | Walking directions to Emmi's |
| 0.4 mi | Food Store | 142-144 Tooting Bec Road, London, SW17 8BH | Walking directions to Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Franciscan Road, Wandsworth, SW17 8DS | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth 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 1RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judi Gasser
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Leonie Alison Cooper
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Mary Lewis
Furzedown - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosena Allin-Khan
Tooting - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 1RT records about 67 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.
The median sale price around SW16 1RT in Furzedown West is £500,000 (about £638 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 1RT, including Streatham & Clapham High School, London Park School Clapham and Burlington House School Tooting. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 1RT is Tooting Bec in TfL zone 3, about 1,126 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW16 1RT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 1RT 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).