Postcode SW16 2SL is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The median sale price in Streatham Wells is £415,000 (around £556 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £345,000 and £611,250. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
Streatham Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,461 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 58 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from SW16 2SL.
Streatham Central near SW16 2SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Green | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Green |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (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 | 9 | £875,000 | £588 |
| Terraced | 18 | £762,500 | £669 |
| Flats | 104 | £388,750 | £538 |
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 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £715,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £887,500 | £725,000 |
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 | £551 | £628 | £630 |
| 2026 | £534 | £598 | £699 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 2SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2026 | 11, Pinfold Road, London, SW16 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Flat D, 19, Pinfold Road, London, SW16 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, 13, Pinfold Road, London, SW16 2SL | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 12, Pinfold Road, London, SW16 2SN | Flats | Leasehold | £406,701 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 14A, Pendennis Road, London, SW16 2SW | Flats | Leasehold | £275,000 |
In the SW16 2SL postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sunnyhill Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Dunraven School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 2SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | P.A. News Centre | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 2SL, 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 2SL records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW16 2SL in Streatham Wells is £415,000 (about £556 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SW16 2SL, including Sunnyhill Primary School (Good), Dunraven School (Good) and St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW16 2SL is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 644 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 2SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,461 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 2SL 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).