Postcode SW16 2EL 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 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.
Streatham Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% 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 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.
The average income per household in Streatham Green is £74,681 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2EL.
Streatham Green near SW16 2EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.5 mi | The Rookery | Small | Walking directions to The Rookery |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £909,750 | £536 |
| Terraced | 46 | £653,750 | £563 |
| Flats | 54 | £356,750 | £567 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, 111, Hopton Road, London, SW16 2EL | Flats | Leasehold | £311,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 67, Hopton Road, London, SW16 2EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,301,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 2, 41, Oakdale Road, London, SW16 2HL | Flats | Leasehold | £311,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Flat C, 47, Oakdale Road, London, SW16 2HL | Flats | Leasehold | £507,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 5, Bouverie Court, Farnan Road, London, SW16 2EX | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the SW16 2EL postcode area, located within Streatham Green, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 6EN | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 384 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 6HP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SN | Walking directions to Streatham Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Adilypour
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Dom Armstrong
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Cole
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2EL 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 2EL in Streatham Green is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SW16 2EL, 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.
The closest station to SW16 2EL is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 394 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,274 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 2EL 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).
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.