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SW16 2DQ

Rutford Road

Streatham Common & Vale

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Detailed insights for SW16 2DQ

Overview

Postcode SW16 2DQ is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Streatham Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.1%

Approximately 10.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2DQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
10,896.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
57.58(+114%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.31(-6%)
Other theft
7.2(-37%)
Vehicle crime
5.66(-40%)
Public order
5.66(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
40.57%
Other White
57
17.92%
African
18
5.66%
Other
15
4.72%
Caribbean
14
4.4%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
60.23%
No qualifications
38
14.39%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.79%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
53.49%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.16%
Owns outright
18
13.95%
Social rents from council
9
6.98%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Streatham Common & Vale

Median price£527,500
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£356K – £724K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.

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 Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£909,750£536
Terraced46£653,750£563
Flats54£356,750£567

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Common & Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£875,000£489,000
2017£940,000£387,500£755,000£515,750
2018£360,000£750,000£504,000
2019£1,522,500£345,000£777,500£500,000
2020£1,330,000£373,750£1,019,500£540,000
2021£1,347,500£378,500£866,000£600,000
2022£1,415,000£370,000£870,000£627,500
2023£1,425,000£398,500£945,000£632,500
2024£1,357,500£375,000£960,000£672,500
2025£590,000£350,500£912,500£642,500
2026£397,000£907,000£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602£491£506
2017£437£617£497£492
2018£564£427£505
2019£611£534£491£497
2020£576£589£563£507
2021£570£591£562£566
2022£518£619£604£573
2023£557£575£584£594
2024£639£603£595£594
2025£565£576£536£572
2026£563£568£574
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Common & Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025Flat 1, 3, Rutford Road, London, SW16 2DQFlatsLeasehold£460,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 8, Rutford Court, 9, Rutford Road, London, SW16 2DQFlatsLeasehold£265,000
22 Apr 2026Flat 5, Bouverie Court, Farnan Road, London, SW16 2EXFlatsLeasehold£225,000
27 Aug 2025Flat 2, Bouverie Court, Farnan Road, London, SW16 2EXFlatsLeasehold£252,500
28 Mar 2025Flat 3, Farnan Hall, 16, Farnan Road, London, SW16 2EXFlatsLeasehold£475,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySunnyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2DQ
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
0.2 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 (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 2DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Adilypour

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Dom Armstrong

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sarah Cole

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

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
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham GreenE02000649
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 032FE01003150
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 2DQ

Is SW16 2DQ (Streatham Green) safe?

The area around SW16 2DQ records about 62 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW16 2DQ?

The median sale price around SW16 2DQ in Streatham Green is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 2DQ?

There are 18 schools close to SW16 2DQ, including St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Sunnyhill Primary School (Good) and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 2DQ?

The closest station to SW16 2DQ is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 278 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2DQ?

SW16 2DQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,888 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 2DQ is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Adilypour (Labour and Co-operative Party), Dom Armstrong (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarah Cole (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.