Postcode SW16 5JS 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 46.2 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 17 primary and 3 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 46.2 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 5JS.
Lonesome near SW16 5JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve | Small | Walking directions to Eardley Road Sidings Nature Reserve |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Longthornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £206,100 up to £725,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £510,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £315,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longthornton
In the SW16 5JS postcode area, located within Lonesome, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sunshine Food & Wine | 378 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Sunshine Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Grove Mini Market | 372 Grove Road, Mitcham, CR4 1AB | Walking directions to Grove Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Clementines Convenient Store | 180 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5HX | Walking directions to Clementines Convenient Store |
| 0.1 mi | Rowan Mini Market | 23 Rowan Road, London, SW16 5JF | Walking directions to Rowan Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Leonard Mini Market | 11 Leonard Road, London, SW16 5SY | Walking directions to Leonard Mini Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.