Postcode SW16 2LG 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Unigate Wood.
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.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.0% 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.
The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2LG.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW16 2LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.3 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £775,000 |
| Flats | 83 | £385,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £842,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £770,750 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill East
In the SW16 2LG postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2LG
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Milestone Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DR | Walking directions to Milestone Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mieszko | 13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DS | Walking directions to Mieszko |
| 0.3 mi | Westbury Express | 90-92 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BS | Walking directions to Westbury 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.