Postcode SW16 2RT is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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 2RT.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2RT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 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 160 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,813 up to £1,340,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,300,000 |
| Flats | 96 | £383,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £780,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £708,000 |
10 year median price trend in Knight's Hill
In the SW16 2RT postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.4 mi | Wolfington Newsagents | 1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JF | Walking directions to Wolfington Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Payal News | 100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to Payal News |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.