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SW16 2EJ

Hopton Road

Streatham Common & Vale

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Detailed insights for SW16 2EJ

Overview

Postcode SW16 2EJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year. The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 313 ft away from SW16 2EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Green near SW16 2EJ 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 2EJ
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 2EJ
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
45.24(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.76(-9%)
Other theft
8.74(-25%)
Public order
5.66(-15%)
Vehicle crime
5.66(-42%)
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 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.79%
Other
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

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£590,000
Flats61£350,000
Semi-Detached14£873,750
Terraced57£640,000

10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 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

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miM&S FoodStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6HPWalking 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 (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.

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardStreatham Common & ValeE05014112
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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.