Postcode SW16 2BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Green area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.
Streatham Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 231 ft away from SW16 2BQ.
Streatham Green near SW16 2BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.7 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 | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
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 2BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, 141, Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 151, Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 143, Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BQ | Other | Freehold | £6,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 82C, Gleneldon Road, London, SW16 2BE | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat C, 9, Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DB | Flats | Leasehold | £263,000 |
In the SW16 2BQ postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.3 mi | P.A. News Centre | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 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 2BQ, 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 2BQ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SW16 2BQ in Streatham Green is £415,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW16 2BQ, including Sunnyhill Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2BQ is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 612 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2BQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,629 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 2BQ 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).