Postcode SW16 2QG is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 2QG.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2QG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
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 2QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 7, Poplar Court, 1, Leithcote Path, London, SW16 2QG | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Flat 13, Willow Court, 2, Leithcote Path, London, SW16 2QG | Flats | Leasehold | £410,700 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, 1, Milford Mews, London, SW16 2UA | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 19, Milford Mews, London, SW16 2UA | Flats | Leasehold | £286,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 14, Milford Mews, London, SW16 2UA | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SW16 2QG postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.4 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
| 0.5 mi | Milestone Supermarket | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1DR | Walking directions to Milestone Supermarket |
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 2QG, 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 2QG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2QG in West Norwood West & Streatham East 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 2QG, including Dunraven School (Good), Maypole School (Leigham Court) and Hitherfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2QG is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 871 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2QG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,643 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 2QG 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).