Postcode SW16 1SL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Furzedown West is £81,157 per year. The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Tooting Bec Common.
Furzedown West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Furzedown West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 1SL.
Furzedown West near SW16 1SL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 | Tooting Bec | Northern | Walking directions to Tooting Bec |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Furzedown area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,000 up to £1,375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 78 | £395,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £695,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £762,500 |
10 year median price trend in Furzedown
In the SW16 1SL postcode area, located within Furzedown West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Emmi's | 11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SD | Walking directions to Emmi's |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 99-105 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Wandsworth 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.