Postcode SW16 2QW is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 West Norwood, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from SW16 2QW.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 1 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Grove | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Grove |
| 0.3 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £909,750 | £536 |
| Terraced | 46 | £653,750 | £563 |
| Flats | 54 | £356,750 | £567 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £365,000 | £875,000 | £489,000 |
| 2017 | £940,000 | £387,500 | £755,000 | £515,750 |
| 2018 | — | £360,000 | £750,000 | £504,000 |
| 2019 | £1,522,500 | £345,000 | £777,500 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | £1,330,000 | £373,750 | £1,019,500 | £540,000 |
| 2021 | £1,347,500 | £378,500 | £866,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £1,415,000 | £370,000 | £870,000 | £627,500 |
| 2023 | £1,425,000 | £398,500 | £945,000 | £632,500 |
| 2024 | £1,357,500 | £375,000 | £960,000 | £672,500 |
| 2025 | £590,000 | £350,500 | £912,500 | £642,500 |
| 2026 | — | £397,000 | £907,000 | £645,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £602 | £491 | £506 |
| 2017 | £437 | £617 | £497 | £492 |
| 2018 | — | £564 | £427 | £505 |
| 2019 | £611 | £534 | £491 | £497 |
| 2020 | £576 | £589 | £563 | £507 |
| 2021 | £570 | £591 | £562 | £566 |
| 2022 | £518 | £619 | £604 | £573 |
| 2023 | £557 | £575 | £584 | £594 |
| 2024 | £639 | £603 | £595 | £594 |
| 2025 | £565 | £576 | £536 | £572 |
| 2026 | — | £563 | £568 | £574 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2025 | Flat 54, Benhurst Court, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QW | Flats | Leasehold | £266,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Norman Court, 296, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QP | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 8, Norman Court, 296, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QP | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 78, Valleyfield Road, London, SW16 2JA | Detached | Freehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 5, Benhurst Court, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QN | Flats | Leasehold | £248,000 |
In the SW16 2QW postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Crown Point Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Knights Hill Supermarket | Edge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QS | Walking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 2QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Adilypour
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Dom Armstrong
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Cole
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2QW records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2QW in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2QW, including Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding), Silburn Reid and Crown Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2QW is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 1,103 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2QW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,720 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 2QW is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Adilypour (Labour and Co-operative Party), Dom Armstrong (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarah Cole (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.