Postcode SW16 2PU is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Valley Road playing fields.
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 63.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from SW16 2PU.
Streatham Hill near SW16 2PU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £555 per square foot) in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,175,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,175,000 | £379 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £875,000 | £608 |
| Terraced | 21 | £725,000 | £637 |
| Flats | 97 | £390,000 | £536 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £677,500 | £610,000 |
| 2017 | £399,000 | £730,000 | £622,500 |
| 2018 | £413,500 | £800,000 | £673,000 |
| 2019 | £377,500 | £692,500 | £583,500 |
| 2020 | £401,500 | £887,500 | £640,000 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £816,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | £405,000 | £798,500 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £723,000 | £625,000 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £765,000 | £770,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £715,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £875,000 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £562 | £600 | £533 |
| 2017 | £593 | £574 | £605 |
| 2018 | £545 | £584 | £582 |
| 2019 | £540 | £625 | £558 |
| 2020 | £581 | £543 | £641 |
| 2021 | £564 | £606 | £604 |
| 2022 | £551 | £607 | £641 |
| 2023 | £571 | £671 | £686 |
| 2024 | £565 | £618 | £635 |
| 2025 | £548 | £628 | £630 |
| 2026 | £517 | £588 | £670 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2PU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 70, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Flat 52, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1EY | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 165, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 162, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £439,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 146, The High, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 1HD | Flats | Leasehold | £367,500 |
In the SW16 2PU postcode area, located within Streatham Hill, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westbury Express | 90-92 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BS | Walking directions to Westbury Express |
| 0.1 mi | Milestone Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DR | Walking directions to Milestone Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Essential Express Food & Wine | Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to Essential Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | KJS Convenience Store | Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BU | Walking directions to KJS Convenience Store |
| 0.1 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 2PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judy Best
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Bucknall
Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2PU 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 2PU in Streatham Hill is £420,000 (about £555 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2PU, including Maypole School (Leigham Court), The Livity School (Good) and Dunraven School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2PU is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 402 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2PU 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 2PU is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judy Best (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Bucknall (Liberal Democrats).