Postcode SW16 2JS is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill area 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 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 median sale price in Knight's Hill is £537,500 (around £612 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £710,000. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,969 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 52 ft away from SW16 2JS.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW16 2JS 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Peregrine Park | Small | Walking directions to Peregrine Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £612 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,346,753.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £850,000 | £669 |
| Terraced | 45 | £700,000 | £644 |
| Flats | 77 | £365,000 | £584 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,295,000 | £362,350 | £742,500 | £570,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £366,500 | £783,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £367,500 | £720,000 | £642,500 |
| 2019 | £1,305,000 | £410,000 | £735,000 | £590,000 |
| 2020 | £797,500 | £395,000 | £795,000 | £565,000 |
| 2021 | £797,500 | £448,000 | £830,000 | £662,500 |
| 2022 | £801,100 | £400,000 | £840,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £381,000 | £767,500 | £722,500 |
| 2025 | £1,025,000 | £375,000 | £845,000 | £702,500 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £360,000 | £900,000 | £675,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £640 | £573 | £577 | £532 |
| 2017 | £659 | £568 | £577 | £565 |
| 2018 | £593 | £546 | £591 | £574 |
| 2019 | £590 | £558 | £526 | £582 |
| 2020 | £506 | £549 | £620 | £601 |
| 2021 | £656 | £581 | £634 | £608 |
| 2022 | £726 | £579 | £642 | £628 |
| 2023 | £380 | £590 | £571 | £628 |
| 2024 | £690 | £595 | £572 | £616 |
| 2025 | £680 | £556 | £695 | £631 |
| 2026 | £513 | £586 | £669 | £648 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 188, Knollys Road, London, SW16 2JS | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 60, Harpenden Road, London, SE27 0AF | Flats | Leasehold | £495,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 58, Lansdowne Hill, London, SE27 0BD | Terraced | Freehold | £810,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 52, York Hill, London, SE27 0AD | Terraced | Freehold | £617,500 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 12, York Hill, London, SE27 0AD | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the SW16 2JS postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 2JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norwood Mini Market | 276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Norwood Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Harts Food & Wine | 340 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AF | Walking directions to Harts Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | G7 Superstore | 505 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to G7 Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 348-352 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 2JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Fraser
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Schulkind
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Wilcock
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2JS records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SW16 2JS in Knight's Hill is £537,500 (about £612 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2JS, including The Elmgreen School (Good), Hitherfield Primary School (Good) and Julian's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2JS is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 519 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW16 2JS is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Ann Fraser (Green Party), Lisa Schulkind (Green Party) and Matt Wilcock (Green Party).