Postcode SW16 2SS is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Central is £76,121 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Unigate Wood.
Streatham Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,158 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from SW16 2SS.
Streatham Central near SW16 2SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 1 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Streatham Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 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 | 90 | £395,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £772,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £775,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Wells
In the SW16 2SS postcode area, located within Streatham Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | P.A. News Centre | Prentis Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
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.