Postcode SW16 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2HU.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2HU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 mi | The Rookery | Small | Walking directions to The Rookery |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £556 per square foot) in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,175,000 | £379 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £875,000 | £618 |
| Terraced | 20 | £737,500 | £626 |
| Flats | 93 | £390,000 | £539 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £390,500 | £775,000 | £715,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £875,000 | £750,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £550 | £628 | £630 |
| 2026 | £519 | £536 | £603 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2025 | 70, Valleyfield Road, London, SW16 2HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,095,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 73, Valleyfield Road, London, SW16 2HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £925,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 9, Normington Close, London, SW16 2QS | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 14, Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HZ | Detached | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 78, Valleyfield Road, London, SW16 2JA | Detached | Freehold | £1,175,000 |
In the SW16 2HU postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judy Best
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Bucknall
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2HU records about 34 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW16 2HU in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £410,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2HU, including Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding), Sunnyhill Primary School (Good) and Silburn Reid. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2HU is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 1,039 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2HU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,720 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 2HU 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).
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.