Postcode SW16 2BP 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 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,461 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from SW16 2BP.
Streatham Central near SW16 2BP 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 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £556 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 | 20 | £737,500 | £642 |
| Flats | 95 | £390,000 | £534 |
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 2BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 6, Wellfield Road, London, SW16 2BP | Other | Freehold | £13,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 64, Wellfield Road, London, SW16 2BP | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 82, Wellfield Road, London, SW16 2BP | Terraced | Freehold | £805,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 60, Wellfield Road, London, SW16 2BP | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | The Ground Floor Flat At, 77, Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BH | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 |
In the SW16 2BP postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | P.A. News Centre | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
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 2BP, 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 2BP records about 58 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 2BP in Streatham Central is £415,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SW16 2BP, including Sunnyhill Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Maypole School (Leigham Court). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2BP is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 525 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,461 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 2BP 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).