Postcode SW16 2HQ is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from SW16 2HQ.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW16 2HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.3 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Peregrine Park | Small | Walking directions to Peregrine Park |
Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,813 up to £1,340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 93 | £381,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £780,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £708,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knight's Hill
In the SW16 2HQ postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 222 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Norwood Mini Market | 276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Norwood Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Star Food & Wine | 278 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | G7 Speed | 200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to G7 Speed |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.