Postcode SW16 2SW 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 high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 per year. The nearest station is Streatham 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 high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Streatham Central is £66,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from SW16 2SW.
Streatham Central near SW16 2SW 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 1 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £438,000 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 | 101 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £770,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £740,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Wells
In the SW16 2SW 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 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | P.A. News Centre | Prentis Road, Lambeth, SW16 1XU | Walking directions to P.A. News Centre |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.