Postcode SW16 5BF 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Vale is £59,800 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Streatham Vale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Vale has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.2% 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 of residents in Streatham Vale is £59,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5BF.
Streatham Vale near SW16 5BF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £973,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £357,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £873,750 |
| Terraced | 56 | £647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5BF postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.3 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.