Postcode SW16 5GA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streatham Common is £73,456 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Streatham Common.
Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Streatham Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% 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 road, approximately 253 ft away from SW16 5GA.
Streatham Common near SW16 5GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.3 mi | Streatham Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Streatham Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
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 5GA postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 480-496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | EG on the move | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to EG on the move |
| 0.3 mi | Decebal Magazin almentar | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3SN | Walking directions to Decebal Magazin almentar |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin Super Choice | Eardley Road, Lambeth, SW16 5TF | Walking directions to Kevin Super Choice |
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.