Postcode SW16 2SH 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has an average 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 34.4 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 2SH.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2SH 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 144 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,346,753.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £860,000 | £666 |
| Terraced | 45 | £700,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 78 | £366,625 | £568 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,295,000 | £362,350 | £742,500 | £570,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £366,500 | £783,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £367,500 | £720,000 | £642,500 |
| 2019 | £1,305,000 | £410,000 | £735,000 | £590,000 |
| 2020 | £797,500 | £395,000 | £795,000 | £565,000 |
| 2021 | £797,500 | £448,000 | £830,000 | £662,500 |
| 2022 | £801,100 | £400,000 | £840,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £381,000 | £767,500 | £722,500 |
| 2025 | £1,025,000 | £376,250 | £850,000 | £705,000 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £393,250 | £1,079,000 | £630,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £640 | £573 | £577 | £532 |
| 2017 | £659 | £568 | £577 | £565 |
| 2018 | £593 | £546 | £591 | £574 |
| 2019 | £590 | £558 | £526 | £582 |
| 2020 | £506 | £549 | £620 | £601 |
| 2021 | £656 | £581 | £634 | £608 |
| 2022 | £726 | £579 | £642 | £628 |
| 2023 | £380 | £590 | £571 | £628 |
| 2024 | £690 | £595 | £572 | £616 |
| 2025 | £680 | £556 | £666 | £628 |
| 2026 | £513 | £595 | £636 | £646 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat F, 273, Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2SB | Flats | Leasehold | £276,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 14, Rockhampton Close, London, SE27 0NG | Other | Freehold | £593,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 9, Rockhampton Close, London, SE27 0NG | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 14, Charwood, London, SW16 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 7, Charwood, London, SW16 2SA | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 |
In the SW16 2SH postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Red Lion | 137 Sunnyhill Road, London, SW16 2UN | Walking directions to Red Lion |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | GM4 Convenience Store | 94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to GM4 Convenience Store |
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 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Fraser
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Schulkind
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Wilcock
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 2SH 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 2SH in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 2SH, including Julian's School (Good), Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding) and Sunnyhill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 2SH is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 702 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 2SH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW16 2SH is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Ann Fraser (Green Party), Lisa Schulkind (Green Party) and Matt Wilcock (Green 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.