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SW16 5BP

Bates Crescent

Streatham Common & Vale

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Overview

Postcode SW16 5BP 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 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
100%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Streatham Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Streatham Vale has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

100%

Approximately 100.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 143 ft away from SW16 5BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Vale near SW16 5BP 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 Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5BP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.7 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.9 mi

3

Tooting

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tooting

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.1 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.5 miOakleigh Way Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
212
Population density
10,927.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.33(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.67(+14%)
Vehicle crime
14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+87%)
Other theft
8(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
60
28.04%
African
42
19.63%
Caribbean
29
13.55%
Other Black
13
6.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
6.07%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
42.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
19.13%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
93.06%
Social rents from council
5
6.94%
Total households: 72

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 5BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026146, Abercairn Road, London, SW16 5AGTerracedFreehold£640,000
20 May 202635, Canmore Gardens, London, SW16 5BDTerracedFreehold£542,500
12 Dec 202545, Canmore Gardens, London, SW16 5BDTerracedFreehold£740,000
05 Sept 202541, Canmore Gardens, London, SW16 5BDTerracedFreehold£561,000
30 Apr 202547, Canmore Gardens, London, SW16 5BDTerracedFreehold£419,134

Schools

In the SW16 5BP postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryGoldfinch Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens
0.2 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.3 miEardley Mini MarketEardley Road, Wandsworth, SW16 6BJWalking directions to Eardley Mini Market
0.3 miLeonard Mini Market11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SYWalking directions to Leonard Mini Market
0.4 miSunshine Food & Wine378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine

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 5BP, 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 ValeE02000652
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 035DE01003143
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5BP

Is SW16 5BP (Streatham Vale) safe?

The area around SW16 5BP records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 5BP?

The median sale price around SW16 5BP in Streatham Vale is £527,500 (about £564 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 5BP?

There are 16 schools close to SW16 5BP, including Granton Primary School (Outstanding), Goldfinch Primary School (Good) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5BP?

The closest station to SW16 5BP is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 429 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5BP?

SW16 5BP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5BP (Streatham Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW16 5BP 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.