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SW16 3DP

Baldry Gardens

Streatham Common & Vale

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Overview

Postcode SW16 3DP is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Common area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year. The nearest station is Streatham, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Streatham Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Streatham Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from SW16 3DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Common near SW16 3DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Streatham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 3DP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.7 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 3DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStreatham CommonLargeWalking directions to Streatham Common
0.3 miNorwood GroveLargeWalking directions to Norwood Grove
0.1 miThe RookerySmallWalking directions to The Rookery

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
1,558.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.94(+70%)
Vehicle crime
25.82(+176%)
Other theft
19.37(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(-33%)
Shoplifting
17.43(+74%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
49.35%
Other White
36
9.35%
Caribbean
31
8.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
5.45%
Indian
20
5.19%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
44.93%
No qualifications
76
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
42.24%
Owns outright
41
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.24%
Social rents from council
4
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Streatham Common & Vale

Median price£527,500
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£356K – £724K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£909,750£536
Terraced46£653,750£563
Flats54£356,750£567

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Streatham Common & Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£875,000£489,000
2017£940,000£387,500£755,000£515,750
2018£360,000£750,000£504,000
2019£1,522,500£345,000£777,500£500,000
2020£1,330,000£373,750£1,019,500£540,000
2021£1,347,500£378,500£866,000£600,000
2022£1,415,000£370,000£870,000£627,500
2023£1,425,000£398,500£945,000£632,500
2024£1,357,500£375,000£960,000£672,500
2025£590,000£350,500£912,500£642,500
2026£397,000£907,000£645,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602£491£506
2017£437£617£497£492
2018£564£427£505
2019£611£534£491£497
2020£576£589£563£507
2021£570£591£562£566
2022£518£619£604£573
2023£557£575£584£594
2024£639£603£595£594
2025£565£576£536£572
2026£563£568£574
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Common & Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 3DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 3DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202580, Baldry Gardens, London, SW16 3DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000
11 Mar 202635, Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BXDetachedFreehold£900,000
18 Nov 2025203, Covington Way, London, SW16 3BYTerracedFreehold£780,000
16 Dec 2025Flat 7, 21, Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BUFlatsLeasehold£560,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 6, 21, Streatham Common South, London, SW16 3BUFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SW16 3DP postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 3DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableSilburn ReidMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 3DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 3DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSainsburysStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsburys
0.4 miSainsbury's480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miDecebal Magazin almentarStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar
0.4 miStreatham SupermarketStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SNWalking directions to Streatham Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 3DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Danny Adilypour

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Dom Armstrong

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sarah Cole

Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streatham CommonE02000651
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 034CE01003144
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 3DP

Is SW16 3DP (Streatham Common) safe?

The area around SW16 3DP records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 3DP?

The median sale price around SW16 3DP in Streatham Common is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 3DP?

There are 20 schools close to SW16 3DP, including Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Silburn Reid. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 3DP?

The closest station to SW16 3DP is Streatham in TfL zone 3, about 934 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW16 3DP?

SW16 3DP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 3DP (Streatham Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 3DP is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Danny Adilypour (Labour and Co-operative Party), Dom Armstrong (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sarah Cole (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.