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SW16 5DW

Streatham Common & Vale

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW16 5DW

Overview

Postcode SW16 5DW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sherwood Avenue Gardens.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Streatham Common has a moderate 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 32.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

7/10

The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from SW16 5DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Streatham Common near SW16 5DW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5DW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.5 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury
0.7 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSherwood Avenue GardensSmallWalking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
11,293.4 per km²

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

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

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Common & Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£973,750
Flats65£350,000
Semi-Detached14£880,000
Terraced56£659,500

10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Common & Vale.

Schools

In the SW16 5DW postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW16 5DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryImmanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNorbury Manor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGreensStreatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SEWalking directions to Greens
0.3 miKevin Super ChoiceEardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TFWalking directions to Kevin Super Choice
0.3 miSainsburysStreatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsburys
0.3 miSainsbury's480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLidl1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LHWalking directions to Lidl

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.