Postcode insights

SW16 2RJ

Leigham Court Road

Streatham Wells

Property search →

Interactive map showing SW16 2RJ and surrounding area

Loading map…

Detailed insights for SW16 2RJ

Overview

Postcode SW16 2RJ 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 2RJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.7 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 2RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
13,047.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.09(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.59(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-3%)
Other theft
5.02(-56%)
Public order
4.52(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
79
28.73%
Other White
78
28.36%
African
33
12%
Other
24
8.73%
Indian
15
5.45%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
60.28%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.88%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.67%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
32.79%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.23%
Owns outright
19
15.57%
Shared ownership
18
14.75%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.56%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Streatham Wells

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£555
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£349K – £630K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,175,000£379
Semi-Detached9£875,000£608
Terraced21£725,000£637
Flats97£390,000£536

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2026Flat A, Heather Court, 150, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RJFlatsLeasehold£190,700
23 May 20251, Newdigate House, 158, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RQFlatsLeasehold£370,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 18, Carew House, 132, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RLFlatsLeasehold£192,500
07 Nov 2025Flat 28, St Albans House, 176, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RFFlatsLeasehold£725,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 2, St Albans House, 176, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RFFlatsLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the SW16 2RJ postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 2RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHitherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySunnyhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 2RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBudgens120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RWWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miVale NewsagencyLeigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JHWalking directions to Vale Newsagency
0.3 miRed Lion137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UNWalking directions to Red Lion
0.5 miWolfington Newsagents1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFWalking directions to Wolfington Newsagents
0.5 miSushi Handroll60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Sushi Handroll

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 2RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judy Best

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Simon Bucknall

Streatham Wells - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

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 WellsE05014116
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood West & Streatham EastE02000647
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 030EE01003154
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 2RJ

Is SW16 2RJ (West Norwood West & Streatham East) safe?

The area around SW16 2RJ 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 2RJ?

The median sale price around SW16 2RJ 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.

What schools are near SW16 2RJ?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 2RJ, including Hitherfield Primary School (Good), Dunraven School (Good) and Sunnyhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 2RJ?

The closest station to SW16 2RJ is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 806 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 2RJ?

SW16 2RJ 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).

Who represents SW16 2RJ (West Norwood West & Streatham East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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