Postcode SW16 2RB 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 West Norwood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% 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 52.0% 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 2RB.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2RB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.5 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.2 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £556 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 | 7 | £875,000 | £618 |
| Terraced | 20 | £737,500 | £626 |
| Flats | 93 | £390,000 | £539 |
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 | £390,500 | £775,000 | £715,000 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | £875,000 | £750,000 |
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 | £550 | £628 | £630 |
| 2026 | £519 | £536 | £603 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 14, Charwood, London, SW16 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Charwood, London, SW16 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 20, Charwood, London, SW16 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Flat 5, 291, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat F, 273, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2SB | Flats | Leasehold | £276,000 |
In the SW16 2RB postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 0.4 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.4 mi | AA Plus Food & Wine | 100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Reva Food & Wine | 98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to Reva Food & Wine |
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 2RB, 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 2RB 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 2RB in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £410,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 121 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2RB, including Sunnyhill Primary School (Good), Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding) and Julian's School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2RB is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 811 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2RB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,914 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 2RB 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).
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.