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SW16 2JQ

Leigham Vale

Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW16 2JQ

Overview

Postcode SW16 2JQ is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,006 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 94 ft away from SW16 2JQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW16 2JQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2JQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.5 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.6 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.2 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.5 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
7,916.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.61(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.79(-37%)
Other theft
8.92(-22%)
Vehicle crime
8.39(-10%)
Public order
5.77(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
45.03%
Other White
76
22.22%
Caribbean
23
6.73%
African
15
4.39%
Other
14
4.09%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
196
70.25%
No qualifications
21
7.53%
Level 3 (A level)
18
6.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.66%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
37.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
35.86%
Owns outright
23
15.86%
Social rents from council
7
4.83%
Other social rented
6
4.14%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Hill East in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats85£400,000£6,630
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£6,737
Terraced20£781,076£7,100

10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Ground Floor Flat, 55, Leigham Vale, London, SW16 2JQFlatsLeasehold£475,000
29 Jan 202550A, Leigham Vale, London, SW16 2JQTerracedLeasehold£595,000
16 Jan 20267, Hitherfield Road, London, SW16 2LWTerracedFreehold£1,377,500
13 Nov 202535, Hitherfield Road, London, SW16 2LWTerracedFreehold£1,008,000
31 Oct 202523, Hitherfield Road, London, SW16 2LWTerracedFreehold£875,000

Schools

In the SW16 2JQ postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHitherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMaypole School (Leigham Court)Other independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVale NewsagencyLeigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JHWalking directions to Vale Newsagency
0.2 miBudgens120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RWWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miNews Booze & Food256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to News Booze & Food
0.5 miNorwood Mini Market276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to Norwood Mini Market
0.5 miStar Food & Wine278 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to Star Food & Wine

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 2JQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amelia Shoebridge

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin Richard Abrams

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardStreatham Hill EastE05014113
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leigham Vale & Royal CircusE02000644
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 027EE01003152
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 2JQ

Is SW16 2JQ (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) safe?

The area around SW16 2JQ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW16 2JQ?

The median sale price around SW16 2JQ in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 2JQ?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 2JQ, including Hitherfield Primary School (Good), Dunraven School (Good) and Maypole School (Leigham Court). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 2JQ?

The closest station to SW16 2JQ is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 861 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2JQ?

SW16 2JQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,006 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 2JQ (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 2JQ is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amelia Shoebridge (Green Party) and Martin Richard Abrams (Green Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.