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SW16 1SD

Colson Way

Furzedown

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Overview

Postcode SW16 1SD 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 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

34%

Approximately 34.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from SW16 1SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Furzedown East near SW16 1SD 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 1SD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 1SD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTooting Bec CommonLargeWalking directions to Tooting Bec Common
0.4 miStreatham GreenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Green

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
12,007 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
102
30.18%
Other White
70
20.71%
African
36
10.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
10.36%
Caribbean
23
6.8%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
43.55%
No qualifications
54
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.8%
Apprenticeship
19
6.62%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
30.25%
Social rents from council
36
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
34
20.99%
Owns outright
20
12.35%
Other social rented
19
11.73%
Total households: 162

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 1SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 1SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 2026Flat 7, Fordyce House, Colson Way, London, SW16 1SFFlatsLeasehold£345,290
27 Mar 202665, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1TUFlatsLeasehold£197,700
28 Mar 2025Flat 11, Langton House, Colson Way, London, SW16 1SEFlatsLeasehold£305,000
16 Feb 2026Flat 23, Percy House, Pringle Gardens, London, SW16 1SQFlatsLeasehold£215,000
07 Nov 202524, The Alders, London, SW16 1TPFlatsLeasehold£238,000

Schools

In the SW16 1SD postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableBurlington House School TootingOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLondon Park School ClaphamOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 1SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEmmi's11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SDWalking directions to Emmi's
0.3 miSainsbury's Local86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miPark Food & Wine3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NSWalking directions to Park Food & Wine
0.4 miBudgens99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miP.A. News CentreStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XUWalking directions to P.A. News Centre

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 1SD, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 1SD

Is SW16 1SD (Furzedown East) safe?

The area around SW16 1SD 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 1SD?

The median sale price around SW16 1SD 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 1SD?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 1SD, including St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Burlington House School Tooting and London Park School Clapham. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 1SD?

The closest station to SW16 1SD is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 784 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 1SD?

SW16 1SD 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 1SD (Furzedown East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 1SD 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).