Postcode SW16 5AR 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 Vale area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Streatham Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,705 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 94.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from SW16 5AR.
Streatham Vale near SW16 5AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.2 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £909,750 | £536 |
| Terraced | 46 | £653,750 | £563 |
| Flats | 54 | £356,750 | £567 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Sept 2025 | 6, Abercairn Road, London, SW16 5AD | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 42, Besley Street, London, SW16 6BD | Terraced | Freehold | £707,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | The Forge, 120, Besley Street, London, SW16 6BD | Detached | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 18, Besley Street, London, SW16 6BD | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 56, Besley Street, London, SW16 6BD | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 |
In the SW16 5AR postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eardley Mini Market | Eardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJ | Walking directions to Eardley Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.4 mi | Park Food & Wine | 3-5 Thrale Road, London, SW16 1NS | Walking directions to Park Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW16 5AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Danny Adilypour
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Dom Armstrong
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Cole
Streatham Common & Vale - Elected 7 May 2026
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 5AR records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW16 5AR in Streatham Vale is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SW16 5AR, including Goldfinch Primary School (Good), Granton Primary School (Outstanding) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 5AR is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 288 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 5AR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5AR 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).
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.