Postcode SW16 5EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Common & Vale area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Streatham Vale area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streatham Vale is £66,556 per year. The median sale price in Streatham Common & Vale is £533,335 (around £580 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £391,000 and £715,000. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Streatham Vale Park.
Streatham Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,674 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Vale has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 5EJ.
Streatham Vale near SW16 5EJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Vale Park | Medium | Walking directions to Streatham Vale Park |
| 0.4 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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £533,335 (about £580 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 | 25 | £907,000 | £536 |
| Detached | 1 | £820,000 | £662 |
| Terraced | 61 | £605,000 | £571 |
| Flats | 72 | £380,000 | £592 |
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 | £357,500 | £858,200 | £640,000 |
| 2026 | £820,000 | £397,000 | £933,000 | £595,000 |
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 | £533 | £573 |
| 2026 | £662 | £592 | £600 | £580 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | 56, Sherwood Avenue, London, SW16 5EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 120, Sherwood Avenue, London, SW16 5EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 102, Sherwood Avenue, London, SW16 5EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 8, Nettlewood Road, London, SW16 5DX | Terraced | Freehold | £785,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 13, Nettlewood Road, London, SW16 5DX | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 |
In the SW16 5EJ postcode area, located within Streatham Vale, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | Woodmansterne School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Granton Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 5EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
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 5EJ, 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 5EJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW16 5EJ in Streatham Common & Vale is £533,335 (about £580 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SW16 5EJ, including Woodmansterne School (Good), Granton Primary School (Outstanding) and Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW16 5EJ is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 504 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW16 5EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,674 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 5EJ 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).