Postcode SW16 2HY 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is Streatham Common.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a moderate 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 37.0 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from SW16 2HY.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2HY 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | Norwood Grove | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Grove |
| 0.3 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 |
| Flats | 90 | £395,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £772,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £775,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Wells
In the SW16 2HY postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.