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SW16 5DA

Ellison Road

Streatham Common & Vale

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Overview

Postcode SW16 5DA 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 very low crime levels, with around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 Streatham Common, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,846 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Streatham Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 144 ft away from SW16 5DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Common near SW16 5DA 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 Streatham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.6 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.6 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve
0.5 miStreatham Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden
0.2 miSherwood Avenue GardensSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
11,293.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.61(-60%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.17(-70%)
Vehicle crime
5.31(-43%)
Other theft
3.38(-70%)
Burglary
2.89(-47%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
33.85%
Other White
181
30.94%
Caribbean
37
6.32%
African
32
5.47%
Indian
21
3.59%
Total population: 585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
218
44.86%
No qualifications
104
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
70
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
5.56%
Total 16+ residents: 486

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
36.78%
Owns outright
56
32.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
14.94%
Social rents from council
11
6.32%
Other social rented
10
5.75%
Total households: 174

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 5DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202639, Kempshott Road, London, SW16 5LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,800,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 2, 57, Kempshott Road, London, SW16 5LJFlatsLeasehold£353,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 2, 73, Kempshott Road, London, SW16 5LJFlatsLeasehold£385,000
26 Sept 202555, Kempshott Road, London, SW16 5LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 4, Wilmington Court, Tankerville Road, London, SW16 5LNFlatsLeasehold£365,500

Schools

In the SW16 5DA postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.2 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens
0.2 miSainsburysStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsburys
0.2 miSainsbury's480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSparStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NNWalking directions to Spar

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 5DA, 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 034EE01003147
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5DA

Is SW16 5DA (Streatham Common) safe?

The area around SW16 5DA records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5DA?

The median sale price around SW16 5DA 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 5DA?

There are 17 schools close to SW16 5DA, including Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Granton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5DA?

The closest station to SW16 5DA is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 348 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5DA?

SW16 5DA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5DA (Streatham Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

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