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SW16 2DG

Madeira Road

Streatham Wells

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Overview

Postcode SW16 2DG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Streatham Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 199 ft away from SW16 2DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Green near SW16 2DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2DG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStreatham CommonLargeWalking directions to Streatham Common
0.4 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.2 miStreatham Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
10,344.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.79(-49%)
Other theft
7.62(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-82%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
43.89%
Other White
59
16.39%
Caribbean
35
9.72%
African
19
5.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.33%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
60.73%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.88%
No qualifications
27
8.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
8.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
3.96%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
39.33%
Owns with a mortgage
44
29.33%
Owns outright
19
12.67%
Social rents from council
16
10.67%
Other social rented
8
5.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Streatham Wells

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£556
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £621K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £556 per square foot) in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,175,000£379
Semi-Detached10£885,000£608
Terraced22£737,500£642
Flats108£390,000£534

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£400,000£900,000£700,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Wells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 2026Flat 4, Bray Court, 80A, Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DEFlatsLeasehold£200,000
19 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, Melrose Mansions, 80, Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DEFlatsLeasehold£395,000
28 Oct 2025Flat 1, 74, Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DEFlatsLeasehold£385,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 3, 62, Madeira Road, London, SW16 2DEFlatsLeasehold£356,050
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, 3, Rutford Road, London, SW16 2DQFlatsLeasehold£460,000

Schools

In the SW16 2DG postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySunnyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S FoodStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6ENWalking directions to M&S Food
0.2 miAldi350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco Extra384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miStreatham SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Streatham Supermarket
0.3 miDecebal Magazin almentarStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 2DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judy Best

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Bucknall

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardStreatham WellsE05014116
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham GreenE02000649
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 032EE01003148
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 2DG

Is SW16 2DG (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 2DG 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 2DG?

The median sale price around SW16 2DG in Streatham Green is £425,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 2DG?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 2DG, including St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Sunnyhill Primary School (Good) and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 2DG?

The closest station to SW16 2DG is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 275 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2DG?

SW16 2DG 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).

Who represents SW16 2DG (Streatham Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 2DG 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).