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SW16 2NR

Leigham Court Road

Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW16 2NR

Overview

Postcode SW16 2NR 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
9.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% 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

9.9%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Hill near SW16 2NR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2NR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miValley Road playing fieldsSmallWalking directions to Valley Road playing fields
0.5 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
12,126.2 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
119
32.96%
Other White
52
14.4%
Indian
44
12.19%
Caribbean
31
8.59%
Pakistani
30
8.31%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
55.87%
No qualifications
46
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
39
12.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
5.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.4%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
39.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
32.45%
Owns outright
22
14.57%
Other social rented
9
5.96%
Social rents from council
6
3.97%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats85£400,000£6,630
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£6,737
Terraced20£781,076£7,100

10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill East

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026Flat 21, 22, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PAFlatsLeasehold£295,000
19 Jan 2026Flat 4, 20, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PAFlatsLeasehold£288,000
03 Dec 2025Flat 7, 20, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PAFlatsLeasehold£285,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, 20, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PAFlatsLeasehold£280,000
16 Jul 2025Flat 10, 20, Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PAFlatsLeasehold£327,000

Schools

In the SW16 2NR postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

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

N/A

0.1 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVale NewsagencyLeigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JHWalking directions to Vale Newsagency
0.2 miMilestone SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DRWalking directions to Milestone Supermarket
0.2 miMieszko13-17 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1DSWalking directions to Mieszko
0.2 miStreatham InternationalStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1BUWalking directions to Streatham International
0.2 miKJS Convenience StoreStreatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BUWalking directions to KJS Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 2NR, 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 2NR

Is SW16 2NR (Streatham Hill) safe?

The area around SW16 2NR 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 2NR?

The median sale price around SW16 2NR in Streatham Hill is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 2NR?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 2NR, 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 2NR?

The closest station to SW16 2NR is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 445 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2NR?

SW16 2NR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.