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SW16 2NH

Streatham Close

Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW16 2NH

Overview

Postcode SW16 2NH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
37%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Streatham Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37%

Approximately 37.0% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Streatham Hill is £75,500 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 298 ft away from SW16 2NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Hill near SW16 2NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2NH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.9 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
10,636 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
73.69(+174%)
Violence and sexual offences
28.15(-9%)
Other theft
7.68(-33%)
Vehicle crime
6.65(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.61(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
101
33.67%
Other White
51
17%
African
40
13.33%
Caribbean
33
11%
Other
28
9.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
50%
No qualifications
37
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
37.01%
Social rents from council
32
20.78%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.53%
Other social rented
25
16.23%
Owns outright
11
7.14%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£620
Sales (last 12 months)121
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £640K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£626
Terraced21£815,000£648
Flats85£385,500£604

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Hill East

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202544, Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NHFlatsLeasehold£230,900
10 Nov 20255, Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NQFlatsLeasehold£305,000
15 Aug 202540, Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NQFlatsLeasehold£325,000
15 Jul 202533, Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NQFlatsLeasehold£323,000
27 May 20256, Streatham Close, London, SW16 2NQFlatsLeasehold£330,000

Schools

In the SW16 2NH postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Livity SchoolCommunity special school

Good

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

N/A

0.2 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMieszko13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DSWalking directions to Mieszko
0.2 miMilestone SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DRWalking directions to Milestone Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express42-50 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miStreatham InternationalStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1BUWalking directions to Streatham International
0.2 miThe Cooperative176-178 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RUWalking directions to The Cooperative

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 2NH, 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)Streatham HillE02000643
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 026EE01003151
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 2NH

Is SW16 2NH (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW16 2NH 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 2NH?

The median sale price around SW16 2NH in Streatham Hill is £470,000 (about £620 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 2NH?

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

What is the nearest station to SW16 2NH?

The closest station to SW16 2NH is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 257 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2NH?

SW16 2NH 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).

Who represents SW16 2NH (Streatham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 2NH 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).