Postcode SW16 2RR 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, 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 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.
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 2RR.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2RR 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.5 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £422,500 in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,350,000 |
| Flats | 112 | £397,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £739,750 |
| Terraced | 16 | £720,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Wells
In the SW16 2RR postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wolfington Newsagents | 1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JF | Walking directions to Wolfington Newsagents |
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 2RR, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.