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. The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Norbury Park.
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.
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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £1,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 64 | £361,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £896,950 |
| Terraced | 54 | £653,750 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5DG postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 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 | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, 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 |
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 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.