Postcode SW16 2LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
Streatham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2LQ.
Streatham Hill near SW16 2LQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,065,000 | £626 |
| Terraced | 21 | £815,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 85 | £385,500 | £604 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318,000 | £830,000 | £800,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £905,000 | £757,500 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £815,500 | £817,500 |
| 2019 | £381,000 | £825,500 | £810,000 |
| 2020 | £415,000 | £882,500 | £730,000 |
| 2021 | £417,500 | £900,000 | £801,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £1,015,000 | £807,500 |
| 2023 | £422,000 | £970,000 | £696,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £857,500 | £800,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £890,000 | £710,375 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £1,013,500 | £938,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £610 | £526 | £560 |
| 2017 | £665 | £658 | £555 |
| 2018 | £613 | £568 | £547 |
| 2019 | £603 | £560 | £576 |
| 2020 | £599 | £506 | £494 |
| 2021 | £592 | £657 | £572 |
| 2022 | £602 | £686 | £611 |
| 2023 | £628 | £661 | £552 |
| 2024 | £624 | £542 | £617 |
| 2025 | £599 | £623 | £649 |
| 2026 | £616 | £760 | £637 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 8, Mount Nod Road, London, SW16 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £364,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 7A, Mount Nod Road, London, SW16 2LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat 14, 22, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Flat 21, 22, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Flat 4, 20, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PA | Flats | Leasehold | £288,000 |
In the SW16 2LQ postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.3 mi | Milestone Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DR | Walking directions to Milestone Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Mieszko | 13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DS | Walking directions to Mieszko |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham International | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to Streatham International |
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 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amelia Shoebridge
Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Richard Abrams
Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2LQ records about 64 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW16 2LQ in Streatham Hill is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2LQ, including Maypole School (Leigham Court), Dunraven School (Good) and The Livity School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2LQ is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 504 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 2LQ 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).