Postcode SW16 2JX 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 98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £64,100 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Unigate Wood.
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 98.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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 of residents in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £64,100 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from SW16 2JX.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW16 2JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.2 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
Based on 172 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 | 107 | £381,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £770,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £722,750 |
10 year median price trend in Knight's Hill
In the SW16 2JX 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 mi of SW16 2JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Mini Market | 276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Norwood Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Star Food & Wine | 278 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Star Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.