Postcode SW16 2AG 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 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,440 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from SW16 2AG.
Streatham Central near SW16 2AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.5 mi | Palace Road Nature Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens |
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 2AG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat B, 12, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2PJ | Flats | Leasehold | £675,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 19, Albans Close, 14, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2PJ | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 12G, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2PJ | Flats | Freehold | £1,675,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, Cromer Court, 9A, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EE | Flats | Leasehold | £387,500 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Flat 29, Manor Court, Leigham Avenue, London, SW16 2DS | Flats | Leasehold | £455,000 |
In the SW16 2AG 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 2AG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mieszko | 13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DS | Walking directions to Mieszko |
| 0.1 mi | Milestone Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DR | Walking directions to Milestone Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Streatham International | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to Streatham International |
| 0.1 mi | KJS Convenience Store | Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to KJS Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Essential Express Food & Wine | Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to Essential Express Food & Wine |
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 2AG, 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 2AG records about 61 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 2AG 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 2AG, including The Livity School (Good), Maypole School (Leigham Court) and Dunraven School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2AG is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 267 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2AG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,440 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 2AG 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).