Postcode SW16 5JR is located in a major urban area, within the Longthornton ward of Merton in the London region, and forms part of the Lonesome area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rowan Park informal recreation area.
Lonesome has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Lonesome has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
The average income per household in Lonesome is £69,621 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW16 5JR.
Lonesome near SW16 5JR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham Eastfields located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Mitcham Eastfields | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Mitcham Eastfields |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tooting | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tooting |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rowan Park informal recreation area | Medium | Walking directions to Rowan Park informal recreation area |
| 0.2 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 |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 | £5,484 |
| Flats | 17 | £320,000 | £5,959 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £506,000 | £5,496 |
| Terraced | 71 | £497,000 | £5,813 |
10 year median price trend in Longthornton
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW16 5JR.
In the SW16 5JR postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
Annual council tax rates for Merton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW16 5JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Brenda Lorraine Fraser
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Ross Benjamin Garrod
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Sonia Elaine Phillips
Longthornton - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhain McDonagh
Mitcham and Morden - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW16 5JR 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 public order.
The median sale price around SW16 5JR in Lonesome is £475,000 (about £5,813 per square metre) based on 95 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW16 5JR, including Lonesome Primary School (Good), Granton Primary School (Outstanding) and Beecholme Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW16 5JR is Mitcham Eastfields in TfL zone 3, about 802 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW16 5JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.