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SW16 5JD

Rowan Close

Longthornton

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Detailed insights for SW16 5JD

Overview

Postcode SW16 5JD is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton area of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year. The median sale price in Longthornton is £452,500 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £376,250 and £515,000. The nearest station is Streatham Common, about 0.6 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lonesome has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,897 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lonesome has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lonesome near SW16 5JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Streatham Common located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW16 5JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Common

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Common
0.6 mi

3

Mitcham Eastfields

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields
0.8 mi

3

Norbury

Southern

Walking directions to Norbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW16 5JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRowan Park informal recreation areaMediumWalking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area
0.2 miStreatham Vale ParkMediumWalking directions to Streatham Vale Park
0.4 miEardley Road Sidings Nature ReserveSmallWalking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
10,436 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.06(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-52%)
Vehicle crime
5.41(-42%)
Public order
4.91(-27%)
Other theft
3.93(-66%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
26.05%
Other White
75
21.01%
Caribbean
47
13.17%
African
29
8.12%
Indian
28
7.84%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
37.68%
No qualifications
55
19.37%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
45.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.19%
Owns outright
28
22.58%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Longthornton

Median price: £452,500
Price per sq ft: £502
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £376K – £515K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 (about £502 per square foot) in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longthornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£585,000£479
Detached1£510,000£509
Terraced56£475,000£514
Flats19£321,000£501

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longthornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306,500£445,000£420,000
2017£300,000£432,500£410,000
2018£293,500£435,000£425,000
2019£275,000£405,500£408,500
2020£315,000£384,500£425,000
2021£316,500£476,525£455,000
2022£326,500£461,000£500,000
2023£300,000£485,000£525,000
2024£309,000£535,000£460,000
2025£310,000£490,000£500,000
2026£335,000£607,500£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517£503£442
2017£546£407£434
2018£491£431£435
2019£466£426£457
2020£467£509£465
2021£499£510£500
2022£524£481£521
2023£552£500£520
2024£478£525£541
2025£512£495£550
2026£501£441£477
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longthornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longthornton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202614, Rowan Crescent, London, SW16 5JBTerracedFreehold£515,000
07 Nov 202543, Rowan Crescent, London, SW16 5JATerracedFreehold£500,000
19 May 2026208, Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXOtherFreehold£30,000
23 May 2025186, Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXOtherLeasehold£220,000
15 May 2025198, Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the SW16 5JD postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SW16 5JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryGranton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miAll-throughWoodmansterne SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryLonesome Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW16 5JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW16 5JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miClementines Convenient Store180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Clementines Convenient Store
0.1 miLidl216 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HXWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miRowan Mini Market23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JFWalking directions to Rowan Mini Market
0.1 miLeonard Mini Market11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SYWalking directions to Leonard Mini Market
0.2 miSunshine Food & Wine378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1ABWalking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Merton district.

Band A£1,431
Band B£1,670
Band C£1,908
Band D£2,147
Band E£2,624
Band F£3,101
Band G£3,578
Band H£4,294

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW16 5JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Lorraine Fraser

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ross Benjamin Garrod

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sonia Elaine Phillips

Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Siobhain McDonagh

Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictMertonE09000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMitcham and MordenE14001371
WardLongthorntonE05013818
ParishMerton, unparished areaE43000214
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LonesomeE02000702
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merton 014CE01003411
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW16 5JD

Is SW16 5JD (Lonesome) safe?

The area around SW16 5JD records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near SW16 5JD?

The median sale price around SW16 5JD in Longthornton is £452,500 (about £502 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW16 5JD?

There are 19 schools close to SW16 5JD, including Granton Primary School (Outstanding), Woodmansterne School (Good) and Lonesome Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SW16 5JD?

The closest station to SW16 5JD is Streatham Common in TfL zone 3, about 917 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW16 5JD?

SW16 5JD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,897 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW16 5JD (Lonesome) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mitcham and Morden covering SW16 5JD is Siobhain McDonagh (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brenda Lorraine Fraser (Labour Party), Ross Benjamin Garrod (Labour Party) and Sonia Elaine Phillips (Labour Party).