Postcode SW16 2XL is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Wells ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood West & Streatham East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,914 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood West & Streatham East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.6% 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 of residents in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £62,700 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SW16 2XL.
West Norwood West & Streatham East near SW16 2XL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
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 2XL postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 2XL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RW | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Vale Newsagency | Leigham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 2JH | Walking directions to Vale Newsagency |
| 0.5 mi | Foodway | 4 Astoria Parade, Streatham, London, SW16 1PR | Walking directions to Foodway |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 1BB | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.