Postcode SW16 5JY 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 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year. The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Norbury Park.
Streatham Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,366 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 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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 of residents in Streatham Common is £61,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 295 ft away from SW16 5JY.
Streatham Common near SW16 5JY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Norbury located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Norbury | Southern | Walking directions to Norbury |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Common | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Norbury Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sherwood Avenue Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sherwood Avenue Gardens |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Streatham Common & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £2,075,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £973,750 |
| Flats | 68 | £357,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £873,750 |
| Terraced | 56 | £647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Streatham Common & Vale
In the SW16 5JY postcode area, located within Streatham Common, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW16 5JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 1 Hermitage Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3LH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Fairview Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5PY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | EG on the move | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3NN | Walking directions to EG on the move |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsburys | Streatham High Road, Lambeth, SW16 3PY | Walking directions to Sainsburys |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1372 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4DE | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.