Postcode SW16 1TJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Furzedown Recreation Ground.
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.
Furzedown East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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.
The average income per household in Furzedown East is £72,278 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 145 ft away from SW16 1TJ.
Furzedown East near SW16 1TJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Furzedown Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Furzedown Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
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 1TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 4, Boyce House, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1UA | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 18, Boyce House, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1UA | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 4A, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1TH | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, 4A, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1TH | Flats | Leasehold | £363,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | Flat 6, 4A, Aldrington Road, London, SW16 1TH | Flats | Leasehold | £555,000 |
In the SW16 1TJ postcode area, located within Furzedown East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 1TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 86,88 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Emmi's | 11 Colson Way, London, SW16 1SD | Walking directions to Emmi's |
| 0.2 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6EN | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 1TJ, 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 1TJ 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.
The median sale price around SW16 1TJ in Furzedown East 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 1TJ, including St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 1TJ is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 591 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 1TJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Tooting covering SW16 1TJ 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).