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SW16 3QJ

Streatham High Road

Streatham Common & Vale

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Detailed insights for SW16 3QJ

Overview

Postcode SW16 3QJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 Norbury, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,366 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Streatham Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SW16 3QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 3QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.8 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 3QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStreatham CommonLargeWalking directions to Streatham Common
0.3 miNorbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Norbury Park
0.3 miSherwood Avenue GardensSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
15,438 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.64(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.18(-43%)
Vehicle crime
13.01(+39%)
Other theft
7.05(-38%)
Drugs
5.96(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
83
19.58%
British
83
19.58%
African
59
13.92%
Other White
56
13.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
5.9%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
40.37%
No qualifications
60
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
80
42.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
20.74%
Shared ownership
29
15.43%
Owns with a mortgage
21
11.17%
Social rents from council
11
5.85%
Total households: 188

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 3QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 3QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 2025401, Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PEOtherLeasehold£1,350,000
24 Nov 2025Flat 5, 355, Green Lane, London, SW16 3LJFlatsLeasehold£310,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 3, 355, Green Lane, London, SW16 3LJFlatsLeasehold£370,000
19 Dec 202514, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5JUTerracedFreehold£605,000
01 May 20258, Colmer Road, London, SW16 5JUTerracedFreehold£535,000

Schools

In the SW16 3QJ postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 3QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 3QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidl1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LHWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSparStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NNWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSainsburysStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsburys
0.3 miSainsbury's480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miCo-op Food2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PYWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3QJ, 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 034BE01003141
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 3QJ

Is SW16 3QJ (Streatham Common) safe?

The area around SW16 3QJ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3QJ?

The median sale price around SW16 3QJ 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 3QJ?

There are 16 schools close to SW16 3QJ, including Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Norbury Manor Primary School (Good) and Woodmansterne School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 3QJ?

The closest station to SW16 3QJ is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 494 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 3QJ?

SW16 3QJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,366 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 3QJ 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.