Postcode SW16 5EH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Streatham Vale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Streatham Vale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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.
The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5EH.
Streatham Vale near SW16 5EH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
| 0.5 mi | Rowan Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Rowan Road Recreation Ground |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £590,000 |
| Flats | 61 | £350,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £873,750 |
| Terraced | 57 | £640,000 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5EH postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greens | Streatham Vale, Lambeth, SW16 5SE | Walking directions to Greens |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
| 0.4 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
| 0.4 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.