Postcode SW16 5DG 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 Norbury, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norbury Park.
Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from SW16 5DG.
Streatham Common near SW16 5DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Norbury Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £546,250 (about £567 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 | 22 | £894,200 | £536 |
| Detached | 1 | £820,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 58 | £642,500 | £567 |
| Flats | 67 | £370,500 | £576 |
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 | £354,750 | £881,400 | £640,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £415,000 | £907,000 | £600,000 |
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 | — | £565 | £568 | £580 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5DG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | 97, Glencairn Road, London, SW16 5DG | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 93, Glencairn Road, London, SW16 5DG | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 25, Glencairn Road, London, SW16 5DG | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 62, Glencairn Road, London, SW16 5DF | Terraced | Freehold | £826,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 70, Hepworth Road, London, SW16 5DQ | Terraced | Freehold | £590,000 |
In the SW16 5DG postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 275 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 5DG, 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 5DG 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.
The median sale price around SW16 5DG in Streatham Common is £546,250 (about £567 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SW16 5DG, including Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Norbury Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 5DG is Norbury in TfL zone 3, about 589 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 5DG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,665 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 5DG 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).